Escala de Percepção de Risco sobre Covid-19/Isolamento Social: Propriedades Psicométricas / Escala de Percepción de Riesgo sobre Covid-19 y Aislamiento Social: Propiedades Psicométricas / Psychometric Properties of Risk Perception Scale about Covid-19 and Social Isolation (RPSCI)

Risk perception is a concept related to the decision-making process and allows people to perceive the hazards surrounding the context and choose the best preventive methods to avoid them. The COVID-19 pandemic was a remarkable era in which people had to adopt protective methods, such as social isolation, to reduce the possibility of being contaminated by the virus. This study covers the development, psychometric properties, and norms of a scale to assess Risk Perception regarding COVID-19 and Social Isolation. The analysis suggested good expert agreement regarding the adequacy of the scale content and items and factor analysis suggested two factors, called the emotional and cognitive domains. The composite reliability suggested the internal consistency of the scale and its factors. All the results of this study suggest that this scale presents evidence of construct validity, constituting a reliable instrument. This new instrument may be used to evaluate risk perception related to COVID-19 and Social Isolation.

La percepción del riesgo es un concepto relacionado con el proceso de toma de decisiones y permite a las personas percibir los peligros en el contexto y elegir los mejores métodos de prevención para evitarlos. La pandemia de COVID-19 es una era notable en la que las personas deben adoptar métodos, como el aislamiento social, para reducir la posibilidad de ser contaminados por el virus. Este estudio proporciona el desarrollo, las propiedades psicométricas y las normas de una escala para evaluar Percepción de Riesgo sobre el COVID-19 y el Aislamiento Social. El análisis sugirió un buen acuerdo de expertos sobre el ajuste del contenido y la escala de ítems y el análisis factorial apuntó dos factores denominados dominios emocional y cognitivo. La confiabilidad compuesta sugirió consistencia interna de la escala y sus factores. Todos los resultados de este estudio proponen que esta escala presenta evidencia de validez de constructo y es un instrumento confiable. Este nuevo instrumento podrá ser utilizado para evaluar la percepción de riesgo sobre el COVID-19 y el aislamiento social.

A percepção de risco é um conceito relacionado ao processo de tomada de decisão e permite que as pessoas percebam os perigos em torno do contexto e escolham os melhores métodos de prevenção para evitá-los. A pandemia do COVID-19 é uma era marcante em que as pessoas devem adotar métodos de proteção, como o isolamento social, para reduzir a possibilidade de serem contaminados pelo vírus. Este estudo fornece o desenvolvimento, as propriedades psicométricas e normas de uma escala para avaliar Percepção de Risco sobre COVID-19 e Isolamento Social. A análise sugeriu boa concordância dos especialistas sobre o ajuste de conteúdo e itens da escala, e a análise fatorial sugeriu dois fatores denominados domínios emocionais e cognitivos. A confiabilidade composta sugeriu a consistência interna da escala e seus fatores. Todos os resultados deste estudo sugerem que esta escala apresenta evidências de validade de construto, sendo um instrumento confiável. Este novo instrumento poderá ser utilizado para avaliar a percepção de risco sobre a COVID-19 e o Isolamento Social.

Por que regulamentar o uso e acesso aos Testes Psicológicos? / Why regulate the use of and access to Psychological Tests? / ¿Por qué regular el uso y el acceso a las pruebas psicológicas?

A regulamentação da avaliação psicológica, e mais especificamente dos testes psicológicos, é motivo de preocupação e debate no cenário nacional há várias décadas. O objetivo deste artigo foi ponderar e problematizar sobre a possível ausência de regulamentação no que diz respeito ao uso e comercialização dos testes psicológicos e suas consequências para os indivíduos, sociedade e resultado da avaliação psicológica. Para isso o artigo traz um breve histórico da avaliação psicológica no Brasil, perpassando pela construção e estruturação do sistema de avaliação de testes psicológicos (Satepsi), o julgamento da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI) 3481 pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, e ponderando acerca da necessidade, razoabilidade e adequação da regulamentação do uso e acesso aos testes psicológicos. Os autores concluem que a restrição de acesso aos testes psicológicos não possui potencial lesivo para os indivíduos, sociedade ou instrumento psicológico, mas seu acesso ou comercialização indiscriminada sim. (AU)

The regulation of psychological assessments, and more specifically of psychological tests, has been a matter of concern and debate in the national context for several decades. The aim of this article was to consider and discuss the possible lack of regulation regarding the use and commercialization of psychological tests and the consequences for individuals, society and the results of the psychological assessment. For this, the article provides a brief history of psychological assessment in Brazil, passing through the construction and structuring of the psychological test assessment system (Satepsi), the judgment of the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 3481 by the Supreme Court, and considering the need, reasonableness and adequacy of regulation of the use of and access to psychological tests. The authors conclude that the restriction of access to psychological tests is not potentially harmful for individuals, society or psychological instrument, however, open access or indiscriminate commercialization could be. (AU)

La regulación de la evaluación psicológica y, más específicamente, de los tests psicológicos, ha sido un tema de preocupación y debate en el escenario nacional durante varias décadas. El objetivo de este artículo fue considerar y discutir la posible falta de regulación sobre el uso y comercialización de tests psicológicos y sus consecuencias para los individuos, la sociedad y resultado de la evaluación psicológica. Para ello, el artículo brinda una breve historia de la evaluación psicológica en Brasil, pasando por la construcción y estructuración del sistema de evaluación de tests psicológicos (Satepsi), la sentencia de Acción Directa de Inconstitucionalidad (ADI) 3481 del Supremo Tribunal Federal, y ​​considerando la necesidad, razonabilidad y adecuación de la regulación del uso y acceso a los tests psicológicos. Los autores concluyen que la restricción del acceso a los tests psicológicos no tiene potencial dañoso para los individuos, la sociedad o el instrumento psicológico, pero sí su acceso o comercialización indiscriminada. (AU)

A dimensional measure of schizotypy: cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences short version for Brazilian Portuguese (O-LIFE-S)

Abstract Introduction The Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences (O-LIFE) is a widely-used scale, and the first to include a dimensional approach to understanding schizotypy. Objective To adapt the short version of the O-LIFE (O-LIFE-S) into Brazilian Portuguese. Method a) Two independent bilingual professionals translated the original instrument into Brazilian Portuguese; b) a third bilingual professional summarized the two translations; c) a fourth bilingual expert translated the Portuguese version back into English; d) this back-translation was adjusted by a committee of psychology experts; e) a pilot study was conducted with 10 participants from the general population. Results O-LIFE-S was considered ready to be used in a formal validation study in Brazil. Conclusion The scale appears to cover the dimensional approach to schizotypy. However, a future validation study needs to be conducted to determine the internal consistency and reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the O-LIFE-S .

Translation and cultural adaptation of the DSM-5 Personality Inventory - Brief Form (PID-5-BF)

Abstract Introduction The Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 - Brief Form (PID-5-BF) - is an instrument for assessment of the five pathological personality traits from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) alternative model of personality disorders. Objectives To determine the psychometric properties of the version of the PID-5-BF translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The process of translating and cross-culturally adapting the text was carried out by independent translators and the resulting version was administered to 176 patients in two hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul. The internal structure was tested by means of confirmatory factor analysis. Evidence of reliability was tested by examining the internal consistency of the scales and their convergent and concurrent validity with other methods of psychopathology. Results The five factors were replicated in the present sample with adequate indicators of fit of the data to the model. Appropriate reliability coefficients for the scales and evidence of validity were observed, indicating the clinical usefulness of the PID-5-BF in the Brazilian context. Conclusion The psychometric properties of PID-5-BF proved satisfactory in an initial sample of Brazilians.

Psychometric properties of the Benzodiazepine Dependence Self-Report Questionnaire - Portuguese Version (BENDEP-SRQ-PV)

Abstract Objective To assess psychometric properties of the Benzodiazepine Dependence Self-Report Questionnaire - Portuguese Version (BENDEP-SRQ-PV) in a sample of Brazilian chronic hypnotic users. Methods One hundred and seventy-nine chronic hypnotic users (benzodiazepines and Z-drugs) were recruited, attended a psychiatric evaluation, and answered the BENDEP-SRQ-PV. Factor structure, reliability, and influence of covariates (dependence diagnosis and type of drug consumed) were assessed in a structural equation modelling environment. Discrimination was assessed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) plots and stability with the test-retest method. Results Participants, mostly women (91.6%), aged 51 to 64 years old, had been using hypnotics for an average of 34.8 months, with a mean defined daily dose of 0.72. Psychometric analysis demonstrated construct and criterion validity, reliability, and response stability. The factor structure was maintained as originally proposed: problematic use (ω = 0.73), preoccupation (ω = 0.74), lack of compliance (ω = 0.74), and withdrawal (ω = 0.93). Conclusion The BENDEP-SRQ-PV is an adequate measure of hypnotic dependence in the Brazilian population of chronic users. Our results support using the scale for follow-up in clinical and research applications and in correlational studies.

The Brazilian-adapted Working Alliance Inventory: preliminary report on the psychometric properties of the original and short revised versions

Abstract Introduction Alliance is an essential component of all psychotherapies and a consistent predictor of its outcomes. The Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) is a widely used and psychometrically sound measure of alliance. It assesses three key aspects of the construct: a) agreement on the tasks of therapy; b) agreement on the therapeutic goals; and c) development of an affective bond. Objective To preliminarily analyze the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of both the original, 36-item WAI, and of the short form revised, 16-item version (WAI-SR). Methods The sample comprised 201 psychodynamic psychotherapy patients. Alliance assessments were made after the 4th treatment session. Results The inventory adapted to Brazilian Portuguese, in both the original and short forms, appears to be reliable and valid to measure alliance and its dimensions by clients in psychotherapy. Further studies are needed to replicate and expand the findings.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - Short Form (IGDS9-SF) to the Brazilian context

Abstract Introduction The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - Short Form (IGDS9-SF) assesses the severity, harmful effects and/or consequences of excessive online and offline gaming. Its conciseness and theoretical foundations on current diagnostic criteria of gaming disorders make it a useful resource for clinical and screening settings. Objective To describe the process of cross-cultural adaptation of the IGDS9-SF to the Brazilian context. Methods The cross-cultural adaptation involved the steps of independent translation of the instrument, synthesis version, back-translation, pre-test and elaboration of the final version. Content validity assessment was conducted by a multidisciplinary committee of experts and consisted of both a quantitative analysis (calculation of content validity coefficients - CVC) and a qualitative analysis (assessment of the experts' comments and suggestions). The pre-test sample consisted of 30 gamers with variable sociodemographic characteristics. Results The cross-cultural adaptation of the scale followed the proposed protocol, and the CVC was satisfactory (≥ 0.83) for all the structures and equivalences assessed. Most of the suggestions made by the experts were accepted (mainly adjustments and language standardization). The gamers who participated in the pre-test judged the scale easy to understand and did not suggest changes. Discussion The Brazilian version of the IGDS9-SF showed adequate content validity and is available for researchers and clinicians, as well as for the investigation of additional psychometric characteristics.

Work Environment Evaluation Instrument (WEEI): development, validation, and association with burnout

Abstract Introduction Physician burnout is considered an epidemic. In 2019, 44% of U.S. physicians reported feeling burned out. The work environment is a central risk factor for this. The aim of this study is to develop and test an instrument to evaluate work environment factors in medical training courses. Method After focus groups, an initial pool of 14 items was generated and tested in a pilot study (n = 66). Face validity was verified, and small adjustments were made. The resulting version was administered to a sample of 115 psychiatry residents. Eleven items were selected based on the correlations between them, principal component analysis, and theoretical reasons, and then tested for internal and construct validity. Results The final version had high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.898) and comprised three dimensions: relations with the institution; with colleagues; and with preceptors. Both total scores and dimensions correlated significantly with burnout scores (p < 0.01). Cutoffs defining the environment as healthy (>32 points); risky (23-31 points); or toxic (<22 points) were suggested and related to the risk of burnout. Conclusion Several authors have emphasized the importance of approaching institutional factors as an effective strategy for coping with the increased prevalence of burnout. This instrument should contribute to these efforts.

Psychometric properties of the Brazilian Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale - Short Version (IUS-12)

Abstract Introduction The Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale - Short Version (IUS-12) is a measure of trait intolerance of uncertainty. Objective The purpose of the present study was to conduct a cross-cultural adaptation of the IUS-12 for use in Brazil and to investigate the scale's psychometric properties. Methods The research was conducted via an online research platform with a sample (n = 704; 80.1% female and 19.9% male) from different states in all five regions of Brazil. Participants were adults between 18 and 59 years of age (mean = 26.74; standard deviation = 8.36) who completed the Brazilian version of the IUS-12 online along with other anxiety-related measures. Results Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the original two-dimensional structure fit the sample well. The total score for the scale had good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha [α] = 0.88), as did both subscales (i.e. Prospective IU α = 0.79; Inhibitory IU α = 0.86). Conclusions The results demonstrated strong positive correlations with measures of anxiety-related constructs, contributing to the transdiagnostic understanding of IU. The IUS-12 appears to be a useful tool for assessment of IU and its availability has several implications of theoretical importance and practical utility for understanding of psychopathology and uncertainty.

Anxiety in Malaysian children and adolescents: validation of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED)

Abstract Objective Use of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) has increased significantly since its publication. Although the validity of the SCARED is well established, most of the samples investigated primarily comprised Caucasian children and, where available, people from Asian cultures such as China. Furthermore, the instrument's utility for screening use in community samples has yet to be validated, although it is commonly advocated for this use. The present study addressed the psychometric properties of the SCARED in a community sample of Malaysian children and adolescents. Method A total of 386 participants from an urban area, aged between 8 and 17, completed the 41-item SCARED. Confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis were performed to investigate the factor structure of the SCARED. Results Internal consistency ratings for the SCARED's total and subscale scores were good, except for School Avoidance. The validity of the SCARED was further demonstrated through a significant correlation with the Internalizing subscale of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). In contrast with the five-factor structure proposed for primarily Caucasian samples, factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure for this Malaysian sample. Conclusions These research findings support the validity of the SCARED and its utility as a screening tool in a community sample of Malaysian children and adolescents.

Construct validity of the Motor Development Scale (MDS)

Abstract Objective Construct validity for the Motor Development Scale (MDS) has not been established. The aim of this study was to examine whether the unidimensional model of MDS would be appropriate for children aged 4 to 6 years-old and provide construct validity for the items concerning this age group in Brazil. Methods A total of 938 children participated in the study (214 4-year-olds, 643 5-year-olds, and 81 6-year-olds). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate construct validity of the MDS using a unidimensional model. Results The CFA for the unidimensional model showed excellent adequacy indices for age 4: χ2(2) = 0.581, p = 0.748, comparative fit index (CFI) = 1.000, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = 1.090, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.000 (90% confidence interval [90%CI] = 0.000 to 0.093, close fit [Cfit] = 0.841); age 5: χ2(2) = 2.669, p = 0.263, CFI = 0.993, TLI = 0.980, RMSEA = 0.023 (90%CI = 0.000 to 0.085, Cfit = 0.682), weighted root mean square residual (WRMR) = 0.407; and age 6: χ2(9) = 8.275, p = 0.506, CFI = 1.000, TLI = 1.010, RMSEA = 0.000 (90%CI = 0.000 to 0.118, Cfit = 0.653), WRMR = 0.495. Reliability was good: ω = 0.87 (95%CI = 0.81 to 0.92). Conclusion The proposed unidimensional solution for the MDS provides a concise, parsimonious and reliable way to assess motor development in children aged 4 to 6 years.

Strategies for eating and body change among Brazilian women and men

Abstract Objectives Our study was conducted to adapt the Body Image and Body Change Inventory (BIBCI) for Portuguese; to evaluate the BIBCI's psychometric properties in samples of university students; to calculate the prevalence of strategies for eating and body change among students; and to evaluate the impact of demographic, social, and anthropometric characteristics on the BIBCI subscales. Methods 798 students (women = 63%) answered the Portuguese translation of the BIBCI and answered a demographic questionnaire. All analyses were performed separately for women and men. The BIBCI's psychometric properties were estimated using confirmatory factor analysis. Mean scores were calculated for each BIBCI subscale. A multivariate regression model was tested to evaluate the impact of demographic, social, and anthropometric characteristics on mean BIBCI subscale scores. Results The psychometric properties of the BIBCI were adequate in the samples analyzed. The BIBCI subscales scores did not differ according to sex. According to the cut-off points adopted, most of the students were classified in the very low category of the BIBCI subscales. For women, characteristics such as self-reported eating assessment, economic class, physical activity level, and work were significant. For men, only physical activity level was significant. Conclusion The Portuguese translation of the BIBCI was presented and its psychometric properties were found to be adequate in the samples analyzed. The models identified significant characteristics that can be used in intervention protocols for preventing inappropriate behaviors in relation to body image and eating.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns-5 (QEWP-5) / Adaptação transcultural da versão brasileira do Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns-5 (QEWP-5)

Abstract Introduction The Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns-5 (QEWP-5) is a self-report instrument developed to screen individuals for binge eating disorder (BED), as defined by the DSM-5. However, this version of the instrument had not been adapted for the Brazilian population. Objective To describe translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the QEWP-5 into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the QEWP-5 included the following steps: forward translation, comparison of translations and a synthesis version, blind back-translations, comparison of the back translations with the original version, and a comprehensibility test. The comprehensibility test was conducted with a sample of 10 participants with BED or bulimia nervosa and 10 eating disorders experts. Additionally, a Content Validity Index (CVI-I) was calculated for each item and then averaged to produce an index for the entire scale (CVI-Ave), to assess content equivalence. Results Some inconsistencies emerged during the process of translation and adaptation. However, the expert committee solved them by consensus. The participants of the comprehensibility test understood the Brazilian version of QEWP-5 well. Only 2 patients (20%) had doubts about items related to subjective binge eating episodes. Content equivalence analysis rated all items relevant, with CVI-I ranging from 0.8 to 1.0 and an overall CVI-Ave of 0.94. In view of the good overall assessment of the pre-final version of the instrument, additional changes were not made to the final version. Conclusion The Brazilian version of the QEWP-5 was cross-culturally adapted and was well understood by the target population. Further studies are required to assess its psychometric properties.

Resumo Introdução O Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns-5 (QEWP-5) - Questionário sobre Padrões de Alimentação e Peso-5 - é um instrumento auto preenchível utilizado para rastrear indivíduos com transtorno da compulsão alimentar (TCA) segundo os critérios do DSM-5. Entretanto, essa versão do instrumento ainda não foi adaptada para a população brasileira. Objetivo Descrever a tradução e adaptação transcultural do QEWP-5 para a língua portuguesa. Métodos O processo de adaptação transcultural incluiu as seguintes etapas: tradução, comparação das traduções e elaboração da versão síntese, retro-tradução com cegamento, comparação das retrotraduções com a versão original, e teste de compreensibilidade. O teste de compreensibilidade foi conduzido em uma amostra de 10 indivíduos com TCA ou bulimia nervosa e 10 especialistas em Transtornos Alimentares. Adicionalmente, foram calculados o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo para cada item (IVC-I) e para a média da escala (IVC-M), para avaliar a equivalência de conteúdo. Resultados Durante o processo de tradução e adaptação surgiram algumas discrepâncias. No entanto, elas foram solucionadas por meio de consenso do comitê de especialistas. No teste de compreensibilidade, a versão brasileira do QEWP-5 foi bem compreendida pelos participantes. Somente 2 participantes (20%) apresentaram questionamentos sobre itens relacionados aos episódios de compulsão alimentar subjetivos. Em relação à equivalência de conteúdo, todos os itens foram avaliados como relevantes, com o IVC-I variando de 0,8 a 1,0. Ademais, o IVC-M foi 0,94. Considerando a boa avaliação geral da versão pré-final do instrumento, não foram realizadas alterações na versão final. Conclusão A versão brasileira do QEWP-5 foi adaptada transculturalmente e bem compreendida pela população-alvo. Estudos adicionais são necessários para avaliar suas propriedades psicométricas.

Evaluation of training on brief interventions for teachers: health contributions / Evaluación de la capacitación en intervenciones breves para maestros: contribuciones de salud / Avaliação da capacitação em intervenções breves para professores: contribuições da saúde

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the impact of training on brief interventions for use of substances on the attitudes; and, face validity and internal consistency of Brazilian versions of the Drug and Drug Problems Perceptions Questionnaire (DDPPQ-br) and the Short Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (SAAPPQ) for use among teachers. Methods: methodological (N=122) and quasi-experimental study (n=27). A sociodemographic questionnaire, the DDPPQ-br and the SAAPPQ were applied before and three months after the training. For analysis, were applied the Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests. Results: the DDPQ-br and SAAPPQ were considered valid by experts. The training improved teachers' attitudes towards accountability on the approach to substance use at schools and on the readiness to perform this role. In relation to drugs, it increased the perception of support. Conclusions: teachers' training can improve their attitudes and strengthen the school in the function of preventing substance-related harm.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar el impacto de la capacitación en intervenciones breves para el uso de sustancias en las actitudes; y, la validez nominal y la consistencia interna de las versiones brasileñas del Drug and Drug Problems Perceptions Questionnaire (DDPPQ-br) y del Short Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (SAAPPQ) entre los maestros. Métodos: investigación metodológica (N=122) y cuasi experimental (n=27). Se aplicó un cuestionario sociodemográfico, el DDPPQ-br y el SAAPPQ, antes y tres meses después de la capacitación. Para el análisis, se utilizaron las pruebas de Mann-Whitney y Wilcoxon. Resultados: El DDPQ-br y el SAAPPQ fueron considerados válidos por los especialistas. La capacitación pudo mejorar las actitudes con respecto a la responsabilidad del enfoque del uso de sustancias en la escuela y la disposición para realizar esta función. En relación a las drogas, aumentó la percepción de apoyo. Conclusiones: capacitar a los maestros puede mejorar sus actitudes y fortalecer la escuela en la función de prevenir daños relacionados con el uso de sustancias.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o impacto de uma capacitação em intervenções breves para o uso de substâncias sobre as atitudes e validade de face e consistência interna das versões brasileiras Drug and Drug Problems Perceptions Questionnaire (DDPPQ-br) e Short Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (SAAPPQ) entre professores. Métodos: estudo metodológico (N=122) e quase-experimental (n=27). Foram aplicados o questionário sociodemográfico, o DDPPQ-br e o SAAPPQ antes e três meses após a capacitação. Para análise, foram utilizados os testes de Mann-Whitney e de Wilcoxon. Resultados: O DDPQ-br e o SAAPPQ foram considerados válidos pelos especialistas. Através da capacitação, foi possível melhorar as atitudes frente a responsabilização sobre a abordagem do uso de substâncias na escola e o preparo para exercer tal função. Em relação às drogas, a percepção de suporte foi potencializada. Conclusões: Capacitar professores pode melhorar suas atitudes e fortalecer a escola na função de prevenir danos relacionados ao uso substâncias.

Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care / Validación de constructo: enfrentamiento del VIH/SIDA en la Atención Primaria de Salud / Validação de constructo: enfrentamento do hiv/aids na atenção primária à saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the construct and measure the trustworthiness of a questionnaire aimed at assessing HIV/AIDS coping actions developed by health professionals in Primary Health Care. Method: A methodological study carried out with 397 primary health care professionals in two municipalities in the Northeast region of Brazil. The construct validity was developed by the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and the reliability analyzed by the reliability and reproducibility. Results: The validation determined six factors retention that composed the six domains of the questionnaire. Internal consistency was 0.91 and quality of the confirmatory analysis adjustment was 0.998 for Goodness of Fit Index. The domains presented Kappa values between 0.833 and 0.997. Conclusions: The final questionnaire was composed of 18 items and presented feasibility of application, and potential to evaluate actions for HIV/AIDS control in Primary Health Care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Validar el constructo y medir la fiabilidad de un cuestionario orientado a evaluar las acciones de enfrentamiento del VIH/SIDA, desarrolladas por los profesionales de salud en la Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: Estudio metodológico realizado con 397 profesionales de salud de la Atención Primaria en dos municipios de la región del Nordeste de Brasil. La validad del constructo fue desarrollada por el análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio, y la fiabilidad analizada por la confiabilidad y reproducibilidad. Resultados: La validación determinó la retención de seis factores que constituyeron los seis ámbitos del cuestionario. La consistencia interna fue 0,91 y la calidad del ajuste del análisis confirmatorio fue 0,998 para el Goodness of Fit Index. Los dominios presentaron valores de Kappa entre 0,833 y 0,997. Conclusiones: El cuestionario final fue compuesto por 18 elementos, presentó viabilidad de aplicación y potencial para evaluar las acciones de control al VIH/SIDA en la Atención Primaria de Salud.

RESUMO Objetivo: Validar o constructo e mensurar a fidedignidade de questionário voltado para avaliar as ações de enfrentamento do HIV/Aids, desenvolvidas pelos profissionais de saúde na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: Estudo metodológico realizado com 397 profissionais de saúde da Atenção Primária em dois municípios da região do Nordeste do Brasil. A validade de constructo foi desenvolvida pela análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória, e a fidedignidade analisada pela confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade. Resultados: A validação determinou a retenção de seis fatores que compuseram os seis domínios do questionário. A consistência interna foi 0,91 e a qualidade do ajustamento da análise confirmatória foi de 0,998 para Goodness of Fit Index. Os domínios apresentaram valores de Kappa entre 0,833 a 0,997. Conclusões: O questionário final foi composto por 18 itens, apresentou viabilidade de aplicação e potencial para avaliar as ações de controle ao HIV/Aids na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

Construction and validation of a tool to assess nursing interpersonal relations / Construcción y validación de instrumento para evaluar las relaciones interpersonales en la Enfermeira / Construção e validação de instrumento para avaliar as relações interpessoais na Enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: construct and validate a tool to identify the factors that influence interpersonal relations and the health of nursing workers in a University Hospital in the South of Brazil. Method: methodological study, in nine steps. The face validation was carried out, with the participation of five experts, professor nurses doctors in Nursing, content with 26 nurses, stricto sensu Nursing Postgraduate students, and the validation of the construct was performed through a quantitative approach with 213 nursing workers. We used the exploratory factorial analysis and the Cronbach's Alpha in the validation of the construct. Results: the tool consisted of 29 questions and six constructs were identified. The Cronbach's Alpha value.879 showed satisfactory internal consistency. Conclusion: the tool was valid and reliable for use in the assessment of interpersonal relations among nursing workers in Brazilian University Hospitals.

RESUMEN Objetivo: construir y validar un instrumento para identificar los factores que influencian las relaciones interpersonales y la salud de los trabajadores de enfermería en un Hospital Universitario en el Sur de Brasil. Método: estudio metodológico, en nueve etapas. Se realizó la validación de cara, con la participación de cinco expertos, enfermeros docentes doctores en Enfermería, de contenido con 26 enfermeros, estudiantes de la Postgrado en Enfermería stricto sensu, y la validación de construto fue realizada mediante abordaje cuantitativo con 213 trabajadores de enfermería. En la validación del construto, se utilizó el análisis factorial exploratorio y el Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: el instrumento quedó compuesto por 29 cuestiones y se identificaron seis construtos. El valor de Alfa de Cronbach, 879 presentó consistencia interna satisfactoria. Conclusión: el instrumento se presentó válido y fidedigno para ser utilizado en la evaluación de las relaciones interpersonales entre trabajadores de enfermería en Hospitales Universitarios brasileños.

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar um instrumento para identificação dos fatores que influenciam as relações interpessoais e a saúde dos trabalhadores de enfermagem em um Hospital Universitário no Sul do Brasil. Método: estudo metodológico, em nove etapas. Realizou-se a validação de face, com a participação de cinco experts, enfermeiros docentes doutores em Enfermagem, de conteúdo com 26 enfermeiros, estudantes da Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem stricto sensu, e a validação de construto foi realizada mediante abordagem quantitativa com 213 trabalhadores de enfermagem. Na validação do construto, utilizou-se a análise fatorial exploratória e o Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: o instrumento ficou composto por 29 questões e foram identificados seis construtos. O valor de Alfa de Cronbach ,879 apresentou consistência interna satisfatória. Conclusão: o instrumento se apresentou válido e fidedigno para ser utilizado na avaliação das relações interpessoais entre trabalhadores de enfermagem em Hospitais Universitários brasileiros.

Translation and cultural adaptation of Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale in Brazil / La traducción y adaptación cultural de Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale al portugués de Brasil / Tradução e adaptação cultural da Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale no Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate and adapt the Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale (PPHS) to the Brazilian context. Method: A methodological study, in which the stages of initial translation, synthesis of translations, back translation, evaluation by an expert committee and pre-test of the PPHS were performed. Results: Two initial translations by independent translators, experienced in the health area and fluent in English. Subsequently, the synthesis of the translations was carried out, and this synthesis was back translated to the original language (American English).The translated and back-translated versions were evaluated by an expert committee made up of six PhD experts from the health area. The judges' evaluations resulted in content validity indexes for each item of the scale, and 7 of the 36 items had to be revised. Subsequently, a pretest was carried out with 20 participants, who considered the instrument intelligible. Conclusion: The PPHS is adequately translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Traducir y adaptar la Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale (PPHS) al contexto brasileño. Método: Estudio metodológico, en el que se llevaron a cabo las etapas de traducción inicial, síntesis de las traducciones, retraducción, evaluación de la comisión de expertos y preprueba de la PPHS. Resultados: Dos traducciones iniciales fueron hechas por traductores independientes, con experiencia en traducción de textos en el campo de la salud y con fluidez en inglés. Posteriormente se llevó a cabo la síntesis de las traducciones, siendo retraducida al idioma original (inglés americano). Las versiones traducidas y retraducidas fueron evaluadas por la Comisión de expertos, compuesta por seis especialistas con posgrado en el campo de la salud. Las evaluaciones de los expertos implicaron el índice de validez de contenido para cada ítem de la escala, en la cual debían revisarse 7 de los 36 ítems. Después se realizó la preprueba con 20 participantes, quienes consideraron comprensible el instrumento. Conclusión: La PPH está traducida y adaptada al portugués brasileño.

RESUMO Objetivo: Traduzir e adaptar a Patient Perceptions of Hemodialysis Scale (PPHS) para o contexto brasileiro. Método: Estudo metodológico, no qual foram realizadas as etapas de tradução inicial, síntese das traduções, retrotradução, avaliação do Comitê de Especialistas e pré-teste da PPHS. Resultados: Foram realizadas duas traduções iniciais por tradutores independentes, com experiência em tradução de textos na área da saúde e fluentes em inglês. Posteriormente realizou-se a síntese das traduções, sendo esta retrotraduzida para o idioma original (inglês americano).As versões traduzidas e a retrotraduzida foram avaliadas pelo Comitê de Especialistas, constituído por seis doutores da área da saúde. As avaliações dos juízes resultaram nos índices de validade de conteúdo para cada item da escala, sendo que 7 dos 36 itens precisaram ser revistos. Posteriormente foi realizado o pré-teste com 20 participantes, os quais consideraram o instrumento compreensível. Conclusão: A PPHS encontra-se traduzida e adaptada para o português brasileiro.

Translation and Brazilian adaptation of the Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ) / Tradução e adaptação brasileira do Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ)

Abstract Objectives To describe the process of translating and adapting the Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ) from English into Brazilian Portuguese and to present the results of its test-retest reliability using the version developed for interview application. Methodology The process was based on the guidelines of the International Society for Pharmaeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), which propose 10 steps for the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of self-administered instruments. The original authors of the RSQ have agreed to the translation. The interview version was applied to a sample of 43 healthy elders (≥60 years old) enrolled in a primary health care program in the city of Porto Alegre, state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, and then reapplied. The scores of the two applications were compared using the paired sample t-test. Results Only 6 of the 30 items required the adaptation of words or expressions to maintain its conceptual and semantic equivalence. The self-administered form of the RSQ posed difficulties for elders due to visual deficiencies and lower education level, both common in this age group, demonstrating a need for the development of a version of the RSQ in a structured interview format. Only the measure for secure attachment presented significant differences after the application of the retest, indicating reliability of the version being proposed. Conclusion Translation of the RSQ is the first step towards the validation of an attachment evaluation instrument for use in the elderly population in Brazil, allowing for future studies on this topic.

Resumo Objetivos Descrever o processo de tradução e adaptação cultural do questionário Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ) do inglês para o português do Brasil e apresentar os resultados de confiabilidade teste-reteste utilizando a versão desenvolvida para aplicação em entrevista. Metodologia O método utilizado teve como diretriz a proposta da International Society for Pharmaeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), de 10 passos para a tradução e adaptação transcultural de instrumentos autoaplicáveis. Os autores originais do RSQ concordaram com a tradução. A versão para entrevista dirigida foi aplicada em uma amostra de 43 idosos saudáveis (≥60 anos) cadastrados em um programa de atenção primária à saúde na cidade de Porto Alegre, RS, sendo então reaplicada. As pontuações das duas aplicações foram comparadas usando o teste t de Student para amostras pareadas. Resultados Apenas 6 dos 30 itens precisaram de adaptação cultural de palavras ou expressões para manter sua equivalência conceitual e semântica. O formato autoaplicável do RSQ mostrou-se pouco adequado entre idosos, devido à presença comum de déficits visuais e baixa escolaridade, demonstrando a necessidade do desenvolvimento de uma versão do RSQ em formato de entrevista dirigida. Apenas a medida de apego seguro apresentou diferença significativa após a aplicação do reteste, indicando a confiabilidade da versão proposta. Conclusão A tradução do RSQ é o primeiro passo para a validação de um instrumento de avaliação de apego para a população idosa no Brasil, permitindo futuros estudos sobre o tema.

Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) / Propriedades psicométricas da versão Brasileira da Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)

Abstract Introduction: Emotion regulation can be defined as the process by which individuals manage their emotional experience. It has been demonstrated that deficits in this ability are associated with various psychiatric disorders. In this direction, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) was developed to measure difficulties in emotion regulation. Objective: To examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the DERS. Method: A total of 377 individuals from the general population, selected by convenience, completed a sociodemographic form, the adapted Brazilian Portuguese DERS and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Factor structure, reliability, and concurrent validity of the adapted version of the instrument were investigated. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis replicated the six-factor structure originally proposed for the instrument and confirmed the acceptability of a hierarchical model where all DERS subscales loaded on a general emotion dysregulation factor. Internal consistency indicators had adequate values for the general factor and subscales. The positive association between DERS and DASS-21 scores supports the instrument's concurrent validity. Conclusion: These results suggest that the Brazilian version of the DERS is reliable both as a general measure of difficulties in emotion regulation and as a measure of the constituents of this construct. Future research should investigate the psychometric properties of the scale in clinical and nonclinical populations, with equal gender proportions and diverse backgrounds, and preferably employing longitudinal designs.

Resumo Introdução: Regulação emocional pode ser definida como o processo pelo qual os indivíduos regulam sua experiência emocional. Tem sido demonstrado que déficits na regulação emocional podem estar associados a vários transtornos psiquiátricos. Nesta linha, a Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) é um instrumento que foi desenvolvido para acessar dificuldades na regulação emocional. Objetivo: Examinar as propriedades psicométricas de uma versão da DERS adaptada ao português brasileiro. Método: Um total de 377 indivíduos da população geral foram selecionados por conveniência para completar um questionário sociodemográfico, a versão adaptada ao português brasileiro da DERS e a Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Foram investigadas a estrutura fatorial, confiabilidade e validade concorrente da versão adaptada da DERS. Resultados: A análise fatorial confirmatória replicou a estrutura de seis fatores originalmente proposta para o instrumento e confirmou a aceitabilidade de um modelo hierárquico em que todas as subescalas são carregadas em um fator de desregulação emocional geral. Os indicadores de consistência interna apresentaram valores adequados para o fator geral e subescalas. A associação positiva entre os escores obtidos na DERS e na DASS-21 dá suporte à validade concorrente do instrumento. Conclusão: Esses resultados sugerem que a versão brasileira da DERS é confiável como medida geral de dificuldades na regulação emocional e como medida dos constituintes desta construção. Pesquisas futuras devem investigar as propriedades psicométricas da escala em populações clínicas e não clínicas, com igual proporção de gênero e diversas origens e, de preferência, empregando desenhos longitudinais.

Validation of self-assessment instrument for the Patient Safety Center / Validez del instrumento de autoevaluación de los Núcleos de Seguridad del Paciente / Validação de instrumento de autoavaliação dos Núcleos de Segurança do Paciente

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate an instrument for the self-assessment of the Patient Safety Centers in health care institutions. Method: Non-experimental methodological study. Divided in the following stages: literature review and construction of the preliminary instrument; content validation by nine professionals with experience in Quality Management and patient safety, who contributed to the adequacy of the items in terms of clarity and relevance; finally, 12 PSC coordinators, which conducted the reliability validation of the final instrument, using Cronbach's Alpha. Results: The instrument presented content validity regarding clarity and relevance, evidenced by an agreement level greater than 70%. The internal consistency presented high reliability, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.857 for the general instrument, 0.825 for the domain Structure, and 0.809 for the domain Process. Conclusion: The instrument presented evidence of content validity and reliability for self-assessment, implementation and evaluation of the PSC in health institutions.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Desarrollar y validar un instrumento para autoevaluación de los Núcleos de Seguridad del Paciente en las instituciones de salud. Método: Estudio metodológico no experimental, dividido en las siguientes etapas: revisión bibliográfica y construcción del instrumento preliminar; validez del contenido por nueve profesionales con experiencia en Gestión de Calidad y seguridad del paciente, que contribuyeron para la adecuación de los ítems respecto a la claridad y a la pertinencia; para finalizar, 12 coordinadores del NSP procedieron a la validez de la confiabilidad del instrumento final, realizado mediante el Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: El instrumento demostró validez de contenido con relación a la claridad y a la pertinencia comprobados por un consenso superior al 70%. La consistencia interna logró confiabilidad alta, presentando alfa de Cronbach 0,857 en el instrumento general, 0,825 en el Dominio Estructura y 0,809 en el Dominio Proceso. Conclusión: El instrumento alcanzó evidencias de validez de contenido y confiabilidad para autoevaluación , implantación y diagnóstico del NSP en las instituciones de salud.

RESUMO Objetivo: Desenvolver e validar um instrumento para autoavaliação dos Núcleos de Segurança do Paciente nas instituições de saúde. Método: Estudo metodológico não-experimental, dividido nas seguintes etapas: revisão bibliográfica e construção do instrumento preliminar; validação do conteúdo por nove profissionais com experiência em Gestão da Qualidade e segurança do paciente que contribuíram para adequação dos itens quanto à clareza e pertinência; por fim, 12 coordenadores de NSP procederam a validação da confiabilidade do instrumento final, realizada por meio do Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: O instrumento apresentou validade de conteúdo quanto à clareza e pertinência evidenciada pelo consenso acima de 70%. A consistência interna alcançou confiabilidade alta, apresentando alfa de Cronbach 0,857 para o instrumento geral, 0,825 para o Domínio Estrutura e 0,809 para o Domínio Processo. Conclusão: O instrumento atingiu evidências de validade de conteúdo e confiabilidade para autoavaliação, implantação e diagnóstico do NSP nas instituições de saúde.