Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Translation of K-SADS-PL
Author Information
Author(s): Ghanizadeh Ahmad, Mohammadi Mohammad Reza, Yazdanshenas Arash
Primary Institution: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The Farsi version of K-SADS-PL will demonstrate sufficient reliability and validity for assessing child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
Conclusion
The Farsi version of K-SADS-PL is a valid and reliable interview instrument for assessing and diagnosing child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Consensual validity of all psychiatric disorders was good to excellent.
- Test-retest reliability for ADHD was 0.81, indicating high reliability.
- Inter-rater reliability for ADHD and ODD was 0.69, showing good agreement.
- The highest positive predictive validity was found for tic disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic disorder.
Takeaway
This study shows that a Farsi version of a mental health interview tool works well for diagnosing kids and teens in Iran.
Methodology
The study involved 109 children and adolescents who underwent both a semi-structured interview and a clinical interview, with assessments of validity and reliability.
Potential Biases
The interviewer was unaware of the psychiatrist's diagnosis, which may reduce bias, but the small sample size and single-site study limit generalizability.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single site with a small number of raters, and socio-economic status was not assessed.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 11.2 years, with 55.4% boys; subjects included 96 outpatients and 13 normal controls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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