Validation of WHODAS 2.0 for Children with Mental Disorders
Author Information
Author(s): Díaz-Castro Lina, Arroyo-Belmonte Miriam, Suárez-Brito Paloma, Márquez-Caraveo María Elena, Garcia-Andrade Consuelo
Primary Institution: National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz
Hypothesis
The WHODAS 2.0 would exhibit high internal consistency and convergent validity, with significant correlations observed between WHODAS scores and clinical diagnoses.
Conclusion
The WHODAS 2.0 is a reliable tool for assessing functional impairment in children and adolescents with mental disorders in Mexican psychiatric hospitals.
Supporting Evidence
- The WHODAS 2.0 demonstrated high internal consistency (α = .92).
- Significant correlations were observed between WHODAS scores and clinical variables.
- Exploratory factor analysis revealed a six-dimensional structure.
- Gender-specific differences in functional impairment patterns were identified.
Takeaway
The WHODAS 2.0 helps doctors understand how mental health issues affect kids' daily lives, making it easier to provide the right help.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in two psychiatric hospitals, evaluating the WHODAS 2.0 among 390 children and adolescents receiving psychiatric care.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the selection of participants and the reliance on caregiver reports.
Limitations
The study is limited to a specific cultural context and may not generalize to other populations.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 390 children aged 5-18, with a majority being male (62.6%) and a significant portion diagnosed with depressive or hyperkinetic disorders.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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