scholarly journals Evaluation of Psychometric Indicators Persian Version of Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) in Girls And Boys with Mild Intellectually Disabled and Normal Intelligence (PRS-A & TRS-A) Form

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Akrami ◽  
◽  
Mokhtar Malekpour ◽  
Ahmad Abedi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Score Test ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Behavior Assessment ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Parental Form ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Intelligence ◽  
Persian Version

Objective: The purpose of the present study was evaluation of psychometric indicators Persian version of Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) in girls and boys with mild intellectually disabled and normal intelligence in the city of Yazd. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study. This study was performed on girls and boys with mild intellectually disabled and normal intelligence in 2016-2017. The research sample consisted of 438 students who were selected by using cluster sampling method. The data collection tools included (BASC-3), Parental form (PRS-A) and teacher form (TRS-A). Data analysis were performed in SPSS v.24 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results obtained using factor analysis, correlation coefficient of subscales with total score, test-retest and Cronbachchr('39')s alpha showed that (BASC-3) system has appropriate validity and reliability for both groups, and PRS-A & TRS-A form can be used for both groups with mild intellectually disabled and normal intelligence. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, it can be said that (BASC-3), Parental form (PRS-A) and teacher form (TRS-A), have appropriate psychometric properties and can be used with confidence to evaluate the behavioral and adaptive problems of adolescents and young people with mild intellectually disabled and normal intelligence in Iran.

scholarly journals Persian version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF): a cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehri Ansariniaki ◽  
Minoor Lamyian ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽  
Abbas Rahimi Foroushani ◽  
Carolann L. Curry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Functioning ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract Background Postpartum maternal functioning has the potential to affect the quality of interaction between mother and child. A proper assessment of maternal functioning requires a comprehensive and accurate tool. The objective of this study was to prepare a Persian version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) and evaluate its psychometric properties in order to determine its applicability in Iranian mothers. Methods The BIMF was translated into Persian and then culturally adapted for Iranian women. After evaluating face and content validity, to perform factor analysis, a cross-sectional study was conducted using the Persian version of BIMF. The data was collected from two unique groups of 250 mothers (in all 500 mothers) who had infants 2 to 12-months old and who were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Factor analysis, Pearson’s correlation, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), composite reliability (CR) and Cronbach’s alpha were employed in order to evaluate structural validity and reliability. Results Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a five-factor structure consisting of 20 items. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (X 2/ df = 1.61, RMSEA = 0.050, GFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.91) confirmed that the Persian version had satisfactory goodness of fit. Reliability and internal consistency were confirmed with a CR of 0.77, an ICC of 0.87 and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.81. Conclusions The findings indicated that the Persian version of the BIMF is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing maternal functioning among Iranian mothers.

scholarly journals Persian Version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF): A Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minoor Lamyian ◽  
Mehri Ansariniaki ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽  
Abbas Rahimi Foroushani ◽  
Carolann L. Curry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Functioning ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract Background Postpartum maternal functioning has the potential to affect the quality of interaction between mother and child. A proper assessment of maternal functioning requires a comprehensive and accurate tool. The objective of this study was to prepare a Persian version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) and evaluate its psychometric properties in order to determine its applicability in Iranian mothers.Methods The BIMF was translated into Persian and then culturally adapted for Iranian women. After evaluating face and content validity, a cross-sectional study was conducted using the Persian version of BIMF. The data was collected from two unique groups of 250 mothers (in all 500 mothers); the women had infants who were 2 to 12-months old and were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Factor analysis, Pearson’s correlation, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), composite reliability (CR) and Cronbach’s alpha were employed in order to evaluate structural validity and reliability.Results Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a five-factor structure consisting of 20 items. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (X ²/ df= 1.61, RMSEA = 0.050, GFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.91) confirmed that the Persian version had satisfactory goodness of fit. Reliability and internal consistency were confirmed with a CR of 0.77, an ICC of 0.87 and a Cronbach's alpha of 0.81. Conclusions The findings indicated that the Persian version of the BIMF is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing maternal functioning among Iranian mothers.

scholarly journals Persian Version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF): A Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehri Ansariniaki ◽  
Minoor Lamyian ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽  
Abbas Rahimi Foroushani ◽  
Carolann L. Curry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Functioning ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract BackgroundPostpartum maternal functioning has the potential to affect the quality of interaction between mother and child. A proper assessment of maternal functioning requires a comprehensive and accurate tool. The objective of this study was to prepare a Persian version of the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) and evaluate its psychometric properties in order to determine its applicability in Iranian mothers.MethodsThe BIMF was translated into Persian and then culturally adapted for Iranian women. After evaluating face and content validity, a cross-sectional study was conducted using the Persian version of BIMF. The data was collected from two unique groups of 250 mothers (in all 500 mothers); the women had infants who were 2 to 12-months old and were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Factor analysis, Pearson’s correlation, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), composite reliability (CR) and Cronbach’s alpha were employed in order to evaluate structural validity and reliability.ResultsExploratory factor analysis resulted in a five-factor structure consisting of 20 items. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (X ²/ df= 1.61, RMSEA = 0.050, GFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.91) confirmed that the Persian version had satisfactory goodness of fit. Reliability and internal consistency were confirmed with a CR of 0.77, an ICC of 0.87 and a Cronbach's alpha of 0.81.ConclusionsThe findings indicated that the Persian version of the BIMF is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing maternal functioning among Iranian mothers.

Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the spiritual well-being scale (SWBS) in Iranian patients with cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Mobin Mohammadinezhad ◽  
Kelly A. Allen ◽  
Christopher Boyle ◽  
Saeed Pahlevan Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Iranian Patients

Abstract Objective The spiritual well-being scale (SWBS) is a widely used clinical scale which should be evaluated for Iranian patients with cancer. The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the SWBS in Iranian patients with cancer. Method This cross-sectional, methodological study was conducted among Iranian patients with cancer (n = 400). The participants were recruited using convenience sampling. The content, construct, convergent and discriminant validity, and reliability of the Persian version of the SWBS were evaluated. Results A two-factor structure for the scale was indicated with the factors being: connecting with God and meaningless life that explained 54.18% of the total variance of the concept of spiritual well-being. The results demonstrated the model had a good fit. Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, and the inter-item correlation values of the factors indicated good internal consistency of the scale. Significance of results These results suggest that the Persian version of the SWBS is a reliable and valid measure to assess the spiritual well-being of patients with cancer through 16 items related to connecting with God and meaningless life.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Adaptation of Mini-Cog Test in Iranian Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rezaei ◽  
Vahid Rashedi ◽  
Gohar Lotfi ◽  
Peymaneh Shirinbayan ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Test Score ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
People With Dementia

The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Mini-Cog in Iranian older adults. It was a cross-sectional study; 50 older people with dementia and 50 without dementia who matched for age, gender, and education entered the study. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders criteria for dementia were used as gold standard. A battery of scales included the abbreviated mental test score (AMTS), the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Mini-Cog was performed. Validity and reliability of the Mini-Cog determined using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (Pearson’s r), Cronbach’s alpha, and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The Persian version of Mini-Cog showed a good inter-rater reliability ( K = 0.76, p < .01) and a positive concurrent validity ( r = 0.39, p < .01) with the AMTS. The sensitivity and specificity were 88% and 62.8%, respectively, using the original cutoff point of 2. The findings showed that the Persian version of Mini-Cog have an acceptable sensitivity, specificity, and substantial overall agreement with the AMTS.

scholarly journals Effect of Attitudes, Norms, and Perception of Control of Foot Care Behavior In Patients Diabtes Melitus In Surabaya City

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Nuh Huda ◽  
Dhian Satya R. ◽  
Yohana Novitasari Sutrisno
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Control ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Care Behavior

Introduction:Each year the incidence of diabetes has very Significantly Increased. Increased risk of foot injuries are the caused because people have attitudes, norms, and perceptions of less control over his foot care.This study Identifies and analyzes the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived control over behavior treatment in DM Patients foot. Methods: The study used observational analytic design with cross sectional approach at a time. The study population as many as 50 241 people as calculated using the technique of Cluster Obtained 185 samples diabetics. This study uses probability sampling cluster sampling approach with analysis of the Chi Square test. Intsrument questionnaire used in this research and Foot Care Behavior TPB questionnaire the which has been tested for validity and reliability. Results: Based on statistical analysis Obtained attitude towards foot care behaviors value = 0.001 ρ (ρ <0.05), the norm of the behavior of foot care ρ value value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05), perceived behavioral control of foot care value ρ value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05) so that we can conclude the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control in Patients with diabetic foot care. Conclusions: Foot care was right and good behavior will prevent foot ulcers in diabetic patient. Patients DM was expected to know, willing, and Able to perform behavioral treatments for further enhanced, so that people Become aware, willing and Able to do foot care behavior.

scholarly journals Caries Prevalence Evolution and Risk Factors among Schoolchildren and Adolescents from Valencia (Spain): Trends 1998–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6561
Author(s):  
Teresa Almerich-Torres ◽  
José María Montiel-Company ◽  
Carlos Bellot-Arcís ◽  
José Enrique Iranzo-Cortés ◽  
José Carmelo Ortolá-Siscar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Deciduous Dentition ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icdas Ii

The aim of this study was to determine the caries status and risk factors in the schoolchildren of Spain’s Valencia region in 2018 and to compare them to the 20-year evolution of caries indicators in the region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1722 children and adolescents aged between 6 and 15 using cluster sampling. Caries status, using International Caries Detection and Assessment System II (ICDAS II) criteria, and sociodemographic variables were recorded. To ensure the comparison with previous studies using WHO caries criteria, the cut-off point was established at ICDAS II code 4. Caries prevalence was found to be 37.4% and the decayed and filled teeth index (dft) was 1.23 at 6 years for deciduous dentition (DD). In permanent dentition (PD) at 12 years, caries prevalence was 30.1% with a 0.66 decayed, missing and filled teeth index (DMFT), and at 15 years, prevalence was 44.6% and DMFT was 1.21. Socioeconomic status poses a major risk factor for caries prevalence in deciduous dentition; it is 1.8 times higher in the lowest socioeconomic group. Deciduous dentition status has worsened in the most recent eight-year period, whereas in permanent dentition the 12- and 15-year values are similar to those of the 2010 survey. Evolution analysis suggests that community dental care programs be enhanced, involving preventive activities staring at the first year and targeting disadvantaged groups.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of The Persian Version of Health-Labour Questionnaire in Determination of Productivity Loss Among Injured of Traffic Accidents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Ebrahimipour ◽  
Aliasghar Kiadaliri ◽  
Hamid Heidarian Miri ◽  
Mehdi Yousefi ◽  
Mehdi Ariafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Kappa Coefficient ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Road Traffic Injuries ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Productivity Losses

Background: Health- Labour Questionnaire (SF-HLQ) is a measurement instrument for collecting the quantitative data on the relationship between disease and functional status of individuals of productivity losses related to health problems in individuals with paid or unpaid work. Since road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for disability in the world. In this regard, we aimed to report on validity and reliability of the Persian version of Health- Labour questionnaire in assessing Productivity losses of the Road Traffic Injuries. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 30 injured of traffic accident referring to hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected. Samples were evaluated in 2 stages and have been interviewed following 1 month by using the health- labour questionnaire and their loss of productivity was calculated by telephone. Face and content validity was performed by 5 health management and economics specialists and 10 students of Master's Degree of Health Services Management and their opinions were applied.  To determine the content validity of the questionnaire, content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) were used, and to determine reliability, Coefficient Correlation Interclass (ICC) for quantitative variables and kappa coefficient of agreement were used to evaluate the reliability of the nominal questions and SPSS 21 software used for data analysis. Results: CVI and CVR were calculated at 0.79- 0.49, Respectively, which is acceptable for this questionnaire. Intra-class Correlation Coefficient and Confidence interval in both lost productivity and lost working day variables were 0.99 (0.98-0.99) and 0.96 (0.93-0.98) respectively. Kappa coefficient of agreement for nominal questions was 0.99. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the translated version of the health-labour questionnaire had presented excellent validity and reliability in assessing productivity loss in traffic incident patients.

scholarly journals Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory: A Psychometric Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1208
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad ◽  
Morteza Charkhabi ◽  
Zahra Fadaei ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Frederic Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Academic Expectations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Stress Inventory

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory (AESI) in terms of validity and reliability measurements among Persian students. A total sample of 620 high-school students (nfemale = 328, nmale = 292) was recruited to complete scales on academic expectations of stress, self-efficacy, and depression. The AESI was translated from English to Persian and its translation was further checked by three experts. We used a cross-sectional research design to collect data. The results approved the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent, and construct validity of the ASEI. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the AESI, including the expectation of self and the expectations of parents/teachers. AESI was related to depression and self-efficacy in an empirically and theoretically expected direction. Moreover, configural and metric invariance were supported by gifted vs. non-gifted groups, but not scalar. No invariance was supported by gender groups. In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the AESI were confirmed to be used for educational, clinical, and research purposes in Iran.

scholarly journals Assessing the effectiveness of financial compensation, promotional opportunities and workplace spirituality as employee motivational factors

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1396-1409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudette Ramnarain ◽  
Sanjana Brijball Parumasur
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Compensation ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
Large Municipality

This study aims to determine whether employees are motivated to a greater extent by monetary (financial compensation) or non-monetary (promotion opportunities, workplace spirituality) incentives and, to assess whether biographical influences exist in this regard. The study was undertaken in a large municipality department in eThekweni (Durban), South Africa. A sample of 108 participants was drawn using the cluster sampling technique. In this quantitative, cross-sectional, hypothesis-testing methodology, data was collected using a questionnaire whose psychometric properties of validity and reliability were statistically assessed using Factor Analysis and Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate that financial compensation is the main motivating factor for employees in the organisation, followed by workplace spirituality and lastly, promotional opportunities. It is evident that the elements of workplace spirituality have not yet been embraced by this public sector institution and, unhappiness exists with regards to perceptions of unfair and inconsistent implementation of promotional opportunities which are not linked to performance. Biographical influences of gender on financial compensation and, tenure and marital status on promotional opportunities respectively were noted. Recommendations are presented, which when carefully implemented, has the potential to bring about enhanced employee motivation in the organisation.

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