Adapting the Child Perceptions Questionnaire for Brazilian Portuguese
Author Information
Author(s): Goursand Daniela, Paiva Saul M, Zarzar Patrícia M, Ramos-Jorge Maria L, Cornacchia Gianfilippo M, Pordeus Isabela A, Allison Paul J
Primary Institution: Federal University of Minas Gerais
Hypothesis
The study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the CPQ11–14 for Brazilian Portuguese and assess its reliability and validity.
Conclusion
The CPQ11–14 is applicable to children in Brazil and has satisfactory psychometric properties.
Supporting Evidence
- The CPQ11–14 scores were able to discriminate between children with and without untreated caries.
- Internal consistency was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.86.
- Test-retest reliability showed satisfactory reproducibility with an ICC of 0.85.
Takeaway
Researchers made a questionnaire to help understand how dental issues affect kids' lives in Brazil, and it works well.
Methodology
The CPQ11–14 was translated and adapted, then tested on 160 children aged 11-14 who were examined for dental caries.
Limitations
Further research is needed to evaluate the psychometric properties in a broader population study.
Participant Demographics
160 children aged 11-14, evenly distributed by gender, with 71.2% having no untreated caries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI (0.82–0.88)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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