Adaptation of the Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers (KCAHW) Questionnaire: Turkish version

According to the principal factor analysis of the tetrachoric correlation matrix, the threefactors with the highest Eigenvalues were associated with (i) Relatively easy clinical observations, (ii) the signs which requirea longer observation time and detailed anamnesis, and (iii) the signs, which require detailed examination and observation.The factors explained cumulatively 65.98% of the total variance.CONCLUSION: The findings obtained in this study showed that the adapted questionnaire addressed in the scope of thisstudy is a valid measure for Turkish society.

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Objective & Hypothesis:OBJECTIVE: Many checklists and scales have been developed to diagnose the autism spectrum disorder in childhood.

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Key Findings & Data:The Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers self-administeredsurvey was developed by Bakare et al. in 2008.

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Conclusion & Impact:According to the principal factor analysis of the tetrachoric correlation matrix, the threefactors with the highest Eigenvalues were associated with (i) Relatively easy clinical observations, (ii) the signs which requirea longer observation time and detailed anamnesis, and (iii) the signs, which require detailed examination and observation.The factors explained cumulatively 65.98% of the total variance.CONCLUSION: The findings obtained in this study showed that the adapted questionnaire addressed in the scope of thisstudy is a valid measure for Turkish society.

🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study

📍Scope:2008 Verileri

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Many checklists and scales have been developed to diagnose the autism spectrum disorder in childhood. However, self-applied questionnaires/scales that can be filled out by health professionals for assessing their knowledge and consciousness of this disorder are still limited. The Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers self-administeredsurvey was developed by Bakare et al. in 2008. This survey was recruited by many study groups in developing countries. Inthese countries, knowledge regarding childhood autism is inadequate within community healthcare professionals.METHODS: In our study, the agreed-upon Turkish version of the questionnaire was distributed to the 61 primary care physicians working in Maltepe District of Istanbul Province for the adaptation and validation.RESULTS: The internal consistency coefficient (Kuder-Richarson coefficient of reliability-KR20) of the measurements attained from the Turkish version of the questionnaire was 0.70. The split- half reliability analysis demonstrated that theGuttman Split-half value was 0.84. According to the principal factor analysis of the tetrachoric correlation matrix, the threefactors with the highest Eigenvalues were associated with (i) Relatively easy clinical observations, (ii) the signs which requirea longer observation time and detailed anamnesis, and (iii) the signs, which require detailed examination and observation.The factors explained cumulatively 65.98% of the total variance.CONCLUSION: The findings obtained in this study showed that the adapted questionnaire addressed in the scope of thisstudy is a valid measure for Turkish society.

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LÜLECİ, N. E., ÖZDEMİR, M., SAVE, D., HIDIROĞLU, S., SARIÖZ, A., KARAVUŞ, M., ILGIN, C., AY, N. P. (2022). Adaptation of the Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers (KCAHW) Questionnaire: Turkish version. İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri, Cilt: 7 - Sayı: 1, 40–48. https://ajindex.com/articles/551387

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