scholarly journals Validation of the Brazilian Version of the RMS Tactile Scale (B-RMS-TS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
Lucas Rodrigues Teles ◽  
Matheus França Perazzo ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Raghavendra Shetty ◽  
Rudolf Huebner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Abstract This study aimed to validate the Brazilian version of the RMS Tactile Scale (B-RMS-TS) in children and adolescents with visual impairment. Ten visually impaired children and adolescents between 10 and 17 years old of an Educational Center for Visually Impaired People answered the verbalized Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS), and the DAS in Braille to evaluate their dental anxiety levels. B-RMS-TS construct validity was assessed by convergent and discriminant validity. Convergent validity was tested in two ways: Pearson's correlation between the B-RMS-TS and the overall anxiety question; Pearson's correlation between B-RMS-TS and verbalized DAS and DAS in Braille. B-RMS-TS reliability was measured by internal consistency (Cronbach's alfa and McDonald's omega) and test-retest reliability (ICC). B-RMS-TS was moderately correlated to the overall anxiety question (r=0.493;p=0.147). B-RMS-TS showed excellent correlation with verbalized DAS (r=0.971;p<0.001) and DAS in Braille (r=0.934;p<0.011). B-RMS-TS was able to discriminate dental anxiety levels between male and female (p=0.008). The B-RMS-TS demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach's alpha=0.661, McDonald's omega=0.700 and ICC=0.987; 95%CI=0.817-0.999). B-RMS-TS is valid and reliable to measure dental anxiety levels in Brazilian children and adolescents with visual impairment.

scholarly journals Metamemory and aging: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Sanz Simon ◽  
Renata Thomas Ávila ◽  
Gilson Vieira ◽  
Cássio Machado de Campos Bottino
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Functioning ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Memory Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Metamemory measures provide subjective memory information and are relevant to investigate memory ability in aging. However, there is a lack of metamemory instruments available in Brazil. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ), which evaluates different dimensions of subjective memory functioning, such as Feelings, Abilities and Strategies used in everyday life. Methods: The MMQ was translated into Portuguese and administered to 30 Brazilian elderly subjects. The participants underwent cognitive tests, mood scales and metamemory instruments. Results: Analyses revealed good internal consistency (Cronbach's a coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.89) and test-retest validity for each MMQ dimensions (positive correlations between two applications ranged from 0.75 to 0.8). Convergent validity evidence for the MMQ was confirmed by significant positive correlations (0.47 to 0.68) with dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the Ability, Control, Self-efficacy and Strategy dimensions). Discriminant validity revealed no associations between the MMQ and cognitive performance, suggesting a weak metamemory-objective memory correspondence. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between MMQ-Ability subscale scores and mood symptoms (-0.63 for anxious symptoms, and -0.54 for depressive symptoms); and the Brazilian MMQ was comparable with MMQ translations to other languages. Conclusion: The Brazilian MMQ exhibits good psychometric properties and appears promising for clinical and research purposes. Additional studies are needed to further examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian MMQ in a larger sample.

scholarly journals Construct validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireille Janczyk Hereibi ◽  
Juliana Perez Arthur ◽  
Maria de Fátima Mantovani ◽  
Ângela Taís Mattei ◽  
Wendy Julia Mariano Viante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Level Scale ◽  
Hypertension Knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the construct and test the reliability of the Brazilian version of Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale. Methods: Methodological research with 220 participants in a primary health care unit from Curitiba, Paraná. The data were collected with a social demographic questionnaire and the Brazilian version of the scale. The construct validity and reliability were assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, Pearson’s Correlation and Analysis of Variance. The discriminant validity was verified comparing groups of people with hypertension and without, using T test. Results: Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.74. The groups comparison showed that people with hypertension had better results (p<0,001). Pearson’s Correlation showed that the questions measure different aspects of the same construct, justifying its organization in subdimensions. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale is a reliable instrument, which had its construct and criterion validated to measure knowledge about hypertension among Brazilian people. It can help health professionals with planning educative actions.

scholarly journals Sensitivity and validity of a functional test for agility performance in water polo players

Kinesiology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
Guilherme Tucher ◽  
Flávio A. de S. Castro ◽  
António J.R.M. da Silva ◽  
Nuno D. Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
T Test ◽  
Functional Test ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Water Polo ◽  
Performance Differences ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Paired T Test

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and validity of the Functional Test for Agility Performance (FTAP) in water polo players. Six elite junior (aged 16.33±0.82 years) male players and 65 competitive men (aged 18.1±4.3 years) who were classified in three groups (G1-3), participated in different phases of the test. The scores accomplished in FTAP at two periods (initial and final) were compared. They were correlated with the scores in Sprint/Agility Test and differences between standards of competition (G1-3) were assessed. Performance differences were assessed using the paired t-test and Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the association with agility time in the Speed/Agility Test. Differences between standards of competition were assessed using ANOVA. The final Functional Test for Agility Performance was performed in fewer seconds compared to initial (p=.002, r=.94). No significant correlation was found between Functional Test for Agility Performance and Speed/Agility Test (r=.42, p=.40), as expected and evidencing the discriminant validity. Differences were found between G1 and G3 (p&lt;.001) and G2 and G3 (p=.008). The Functional Test for Agility Performance showed adequate sensitivity and validity, and thus is a decision-making test that can be used to assess training and expertise.

scholarly journals The Italian Validation of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Scandurra ◽  
Roberta Gasparro ◽  
Pasquale Dolce ◽  
Vincenzo Bochicchio ◽  
Benedetta Muzii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Italian Sample

The aim of this monocentric cross-sectional study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire (LOE-DEQ) in an Italian sample of 253 dental patients ranging from 18–80 years of age. The LOE-DEQ assesses 16 potential dental distressing experiences and 7 general traumatic life events through 4 subscales: (1) dentists’ behaviour and patients’ emotions (DBPE); (2) distressing dental procedures (DDP); (3) other distressing dental events (ODDE); and (4) general traumatic events (GTE). Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the original 4-factor model had adequate fit to the data obtained from the Italian sample. Criterion validity was partially confirmed as only DBPE and DDP positively correlated with dental anxiety. Similarly, convergent validity was also partially confirmed as DBPE, DDP, and ODDE correlated with negative beliefs towards the dentist and the dental treatment. Discriminant validity was fully confirmed, as all correlations were below 0.60. Finally, DDP was the factor most associated with high dental anxiety. This study offers evidence of the reliability and validity of the LOE-DEQ in the Italian context, providing Italian researchers and dentists with a tool to assess dental and general distressing experiences in dental patients.

Construct Validity of the Brazilian Version of the Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Adherence Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 18E-31E ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Batista Dos Santos Pedrosa ◽  
Roberta Cunha Matheus Rodrigues ◽  
Henrique Ceretta Oliveira ◽  
Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Factor Loadings ◽  
Square Roots ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Adherence Scale

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and the construct validity of the Brazilian version of the Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Adherence Scale (SEAMS). Methods: One hundred forty-seven patients with coronary artery disease participated in the study. Reliability was estimated by composite reliability (CR). Convergent validity was estimated by the factor loading and average variance extracted (AVE). The discriminant validity was assessed by cross-factor loadings, comparing the square roots of AVEs by correlation coefficients between latent constructs and disattenuated correlation. Results: The values of CR of .88 and .99 for Factors 1 and 2, respectively, indicate internal consistency reliability. Values of AVE = 0.52 for Factor 1 and 0.69 for Factor 2 to the convergent validity of the model. Cross-factor loadings were found ≥.50 for all items of the scale in areas that were allocated in the original instrument, square roots of AVEs higher than the correlations between the constructs and desatenuada correlation (r = .83), suggesting discriminant validity fashion model. Conclusion: Confirmatory factor analysis partially yielded the construct validity of the Brazilian version of the SEAMS.

scholarly journals Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurício Antônio Oliveira ◽  
Miriam Pimenta Vale ◽  
Cristiane Baccin Bendo ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Júnia Maria Serra-Negra
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Belo Horizonte

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Dental Fear Survey (DFS), previously translated to the Brazilian Portuguese language and validated.Methods. A cross-sectional study with 1,256 undergraduates from the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was carried out. The DFS and a questionnaire about previous dental experiences were self-administered. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, principal components analysis (PCA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency and test-retest reliability, and construct, discriminant, and convergent validity.Results. PCA identified a three-factor structure. CFA confirmed the multidimensionality of the Brazilian version of the DFS. A modified model of the Brazilian version of the DFS fits better than the hypothesized model. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total DFS scale was 0.95.Conclusion. The DFS demonstrated acceptable construct validity, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. These results supported the reliability and validity of the DFS among Brazilian undergraduates.

scholarly journals VALIDATION OF URDU VERSION OF CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES FOR DEPRESSION SCALE FOR CHILDREN IN CONTEXT OF PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 2019-23
Author(s):  
Nazia Mustafa ◽  
Aneela Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Total Correlation ◽  
Pearson's Correlation

Objective: To translate and psychometrically validate the center for epidemiological studies for depression scale (CES-DC) for Pakistani children. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Various schools in Rawalpindi, from Feb to Mar 2021. Methodology: Present study comprised of translation, cross-language validation and investigation of psychometric properties of the scale into Urdu Language. Urdu translated version and strength and difficulty questionnaire were administered on 154 primary school children from various private schools situated in Rawalpindi district. Cronbach’s alpha reliability, item-total correlation and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were used for analysis. Results: Results revealed that this scale had good internal consistency and reliability (Urdu-version α=0.73; English-version α = 0.65) along with correlation coefficients over a period of 15 days (r=0.96). Cronbach’s alpha value of scales was found to be fairly high (r=0.78 and r=0.81). Item-total correlation of translated scale was also satisfactory (ranged from 0.04-0.58) and Pearson’s correlation of translated version with strength and difficulty questionnaire indicated good convergent validity (r= 0.54; p<0.01). Conclusion: Results supported the feasibility, reliability and validity of the Urdu version of this scale to screen depression among Urdu speaking pediatric Pakistani population.

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