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Scale validity of the WHOQOL-BREF in the context of the FIFA World Cup in the Brazilian host population
Rebecca Pfitzner,
Department of Sport and Health Management, Technische Universität München, 80992 Munich, Germany
Jörg Königstorfer,
Department of Sport and Health Management, Technische Universität München, 80992 Munich, Germany
Although the social and health impacts of mega sporting events are under current debate, few empirical studies have been conducted to evaluate these issues. Against the background of the rising costs associated with hosting mega sporting events, potential (beneficial) social and health impacts need also be considered and incorporated into decision making. To date, no scales have been developed which measure health as an overall construct. The aim of the current study was to test the applicability of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument within the context of the FIFA World Cup that took place in Brazil in 2014. The WHOQOL-BREF measures quality of life in four domains (physical, psychological, social and environmental health). A standardized online questionnaire was created and distributed by a Brazilian market research institute to adults (≥ 18 years) living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (n=498). The study sample obtained was randomly divided using the split half method. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted for both samples using Mplus 7.0. The original four-factor solution achieved acceptable model fit after deleting items which did not fit empirically (e.g. low factor loadings, high loading on more than one factor, high correlation) or in terms of content. The model fit was higher when compared to solutions with more or less dimensions. In conclusion, the modified version of the WHOQOL-BREF is a valid measure that can be used in the context of the FIFA World Cup in the Brazilian host population.
Learning Areas:
Epidemiology
Public health or related research
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the applicability of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument within the context of the FIFA World Cup
Keyword(s): Public Health Research, Quality of Life
Presenting author's disclosure statement:Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am a PhD student at the faculty of sport and health science holding a master's degree in public health. Due to my academical background I can prove experience in the field, including two years of teaching public health in graduate students. This is why I am confident to discuss current public health topics with researchers in the field.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines,
and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed
in my presentation.
