Adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for Remote Aboriginal Australia

This study focused on the cross-cultural adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, 3rd edition (ASQ-3), with careful attention to language and culture. We aimed to adapt the ASQ-3 for use with remote dwelling Australian Aboriginal children, and to investigate the cultural appropriateness and feasibility of the adapted ASQ-3 for use in this context. We undertook a qualitative study in two remote Australian Aboriginal communities, using a six-step collaborative adaptation process. Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) were trained to use the adapted ASQ-3, and follow-up interviews examined participants’ views of the cultural acceptability and usefulness of the adapted instrument. The adapted ASQ-3 was found to have high face validity and to be culturally acceptable and relevant to parents, AHWs, and early childhood development experts.

Source: Qualitative Health Research - March 15, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: DAprano, A., Silburn, S., Johnston, V., Robinson, G., Oberklaid, F., Squires, J. Tags: Mixed-Method Articles Source Type: research