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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Development and Psychometric Validation of an App-Integrated Questionnaire to Assess Healthy Habits in Children (Ages 8-11): Implications for Pediatric Nursing Practice.

María Ángeles Merino-Godoy, Carmen Yot-Domínguez, Jesús Conde-Jiménez, Emília-Isabel Martins Teixeira-da-Costa

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María Ángeles Merino-GodoyDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5402-365X
Carmen Yot-DomínguezDidactics and Educational Organization Department, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Seville, 41001 Seville, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9447-8993
Jesús Conde-JiménezDepartment of Theory and History of Education and Social Pedagogy, University of Seville, 41001 Seville, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4471-5089
Emília-Isabel Martins Teixeira-da-CostaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4807-5277

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Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, European Commission, University of Huelva, and Junta de Andalucía PID2020-119478GB-I00; UHU-202062.
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introductionPromoting healthy habits in childhood is fundamental for fostering long-term well-being. This study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate an app-integrated instrument to assess knowledge, habits, and attitudes related to health in children aged 8-11, within the context of the MHealth intervention Healthy Jeart.

methodsA quantitative, cross-sectional design was used. An initial item pool underwent expert content validation before being administered to a sample of 623 children from primary education centers in Andalusia, Spain. Construct validity was examined through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.

resultsThe analyses supported a coherent four-factor structure comprising 21 items: (1) Use of technologies, (2) diet and growth, (3) psychological well-being, and (4) physical activity and well-being. The instrument demonstrated satisfactory model fit and internal consistency, providing a multidimensional assessment of children's health-related behaviors. The sample was recruited from primary schools in Andalusia (Spain), which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other regions and cultural contexts.

conclusionsThe validated instrument offers a reliable and efficient means of evaluating healthy habits in children aged 8-11, particularly when embedded within digital interventions such as Healthy Jeart. It represents a valuable tool for educators and pediatric nursing professionals working in school settings, enabling early identification of gaps in health literacy and supporting targeted interventions that promote holistic child well-being.

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child healthhealth literacyhealth promotionlifestyle behaviorsmHealthpediatric nursingpsychometric validationschool-based intervention

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