Validation of a Hausa Version of the Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure
Author Information
Author(s): Odole Adesola C, Akinpelu Aderonke O
Primary Institution: Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Hypothesis
There would be significant correlation between the participants' scores on the Hausa and English versions of IKHOAM as well as between the Hausa version of IKHOAM and pain intensity scores.
Conclusion
The Hausa version of IKHOAM meets the criteria for validity and internal consistency and may be used in the Hausa speaking parts of Nigeria and other West African countries.
Supporting Evidence
- The Hausa version scores correlated significantly with the original English version (r = 0.67, p = 0.000).
- The mean pain intensity score correlated negatively and significantly with the mean IKHOAM scores on the Hausa translated version (r = -0.24, p = 0.005).
- Cronbach's alpha for the different parts of the Hausa version ranged between 0.28 and 0.95.
Takeaway
Researchers made a Hausa version of a tool to measure knee and hip problems, and it works well for people who speak Hausa.
Methodology
Sixty-seven patients with knee OA were assessed using both English and Hausa versions of IKHOAM, with data analyzed using Spearman Rank Order correlation and Cronbach's alpha.
Limitations
The absence of data on the pain duration of the participants limited the study.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 17 males and 50 females, aged 55.7 ± 13.4 years, with the majority being married.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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