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Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Diabetes Attitudes Scale - third version into Brazilian Portuguese

ABSTRACT Objective: to perform the translation, adaptation and validation of the Diabetes Attitudes Scale - third version instrument into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: methodological study carried out in six stages: initial translation, synthesis of the initial translation, back-translation, evaluatio...

Culture-bound syndromes in migratory contexts: the case of Bolivian immigrants

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the culture-bound syndromes maintained by Bolivian immigrants in the new migratory context and analyze the care processes of these health problems. Method: qualitative research with an ethnographic methodological approach. Sample: 27 Bolivian immigrants. In-depth intervi...

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Condom Self-Efficacy Scale: application to Brazilian adolescents and young adults

ABSTRACT Objective: translate and adapt the Condom Self-Efficacy Scale to Portuguese in the Brazilian context. The scale originated in the United States and measures self-efficacy in condom use. Method: methodological study in two phases: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and verification of psych...

Examining the nexus of labour pain and culture using an applied social science framework

Horiz. enferm; 28 (2), 2017
Birthing women can convey a cultural response to pain. The greater the cultural distance between a woman and her midwife, the greater the chance of misinterpretation of her labour experience. This paper examines childbirth beliefs, influences and practices, which contribute to cross-cultural understandin...

Creencias y prácticas de cuidado genérico de gestantes pertenecientes a la comunidad indígena Wayúu
Beliefs and practices of generic care of pregnant women belonging to the Wayúu indigenous community

El objetivo de ésta investigación fue conocer las creencias y prácticas de cuidado de las gestantes de la comunidad indígena Wayúu en las rancherías de Sapalou y Sutalu; fue necesario identificar el contexto, y los factores de acuerdo al modelo del “sol naciente” que influyen en sus cuidados ge...

Diálise peritoneal: cuidado familiar ao cliente renal crônico em tratamento no domicílio

Rev. bras. enferm; 69 (6), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo: propor um modelo de cuidado familiar ao cliente renal crônico em tratamento com a Diálise Peritoneal a partir das evidências apontadas pelos familiares. Método: estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, tendo como método a Pesquisa Convergente Assistencial. O cenário foi um ho...

Standardization of the face-hand test in a Brazilian multicultural population: prevalence of sensory extinction and implications for neurological diagnosis

Clinics; 71 (12), 2016
OBJECTIVE: The face-hand test is a simple, practical, and rapid test to detect neurological syndromes. However, it has not previously been assessed in a Brazilian sample; therefore, the objective of the present study was to standardize the face-hand test for use in the multi-cultural population of Brazil...

Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Scale for patients seeking esthetic surgery: cross-cultural validation study

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Rhinoplasty is one of the most sought-after esthetic operations among individuals with body dysmorphic disorder. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Scale. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-cultural validation study co...

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinus and Nasal Quality of Life Survey (SN-5) into Brazilian Portuguese

Abstract Introduction: The concept of quality of life is subjective and variable definition, which depends on the individual's perception of their state of health. Quality of life questionnaires are instruments designed to measure quality of life, but most are developed in a language other than Portugue...

Translation into Portuguese and validation of the Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: The Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) is a simple self-administered questionnaire developed to assess control of rhinitis. Objectives: Translate into Brazilian Portuguese and validate the RCAT. Methods: The RCAT was translated into Portuguese by two translators and subsequ...