Translation and validation of the Brown attention-deficit disorder scale for use in Brazil: identifying cases of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among samples of substance users and non-users. Cross-cultural validation study
São Paulo med. j
; 136(2): 157-164, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-904154
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND:
The Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scale (BADDS) was developed as a self-report assessment that was designed to screen for presence of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The objective here was to translate and validate the adult self-report BADDS for use in Brazil. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
Cross-cultural validation study conducted in an addiction unit at a public university hospital.METHODS:
This study included a control group (n = 100) and a drug-user group (n = 100). Both groups included subjects aged 18 to 60 years old. The control group had no prior diagnosis of drug addiction and the drug-user group included participants with a diagnosis of addiction. Each participant answered Brazilian Portuguese translations of both the BADDS and the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale (ASRS) questionnaires, in paper-and-pencil format.RESULTS:
The drug-user group scored higher than the control group on both scales. The mean scores on ASRS were 27.26 (standard deviation, SD 11.99) and 25.85 (SD 8.65) respectively (P > 0.05). The mean scores on BADDS were 79.56 (SD 29.61) and 79.31 (SD 18.09), respectively (P > 0.05). Cronbach's alpha for BADDS was 0.95. BADDS presented fair sensitivity (72% accuracy) and fair specificity (88% accuracy).CONCLUSION:
This study provides discriminative validity evidence for use of BADDS among Brazilian adults with substance-use disorders.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Self Report
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicine
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR