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    Child abuse and neglect based on the information obtained from mothers, and the factors affecting child abuse
    Altiparmak, S; Yildirim, G; Yardimci, F; Ergin, D
    Objective: In recent years, the issue of child abuse has been gaining increasing importance in the world both from medical and social respect. Child abuse is an issue in Turkey as well. Unreported or hidden cases and difficulties in diagnosis aggravate the importance of the problem causes and consequences of family violence. This study aims to determine the levels and the factors affecting child abuse. Methods: The study is cross sectional. The data were collected between May 10, 2010 and July 10, 2010. The study was conducted in the province of Manisa located in western Anatolia Region and in the province of Sivas located in Central Anatolia Region in Turkey and and therefore 600 mothers (300 mothers in each province) were reached. For the collection of the data, three forms were used: the socio-demographic questionnaire, the questionnaire of abuse/neglect, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: In the study, mothers of 878 children were reached. Of the children in the study, 64.8% were exposed to physical abuse, 63.3% to emotional abuse, 36.0% to physical neglect and 7.0% to emotional neglect. Conclusion: In the study it was determined that women who had low economic status, underwent violence by their husbands, had been exposed to their parents' violence during their childhood and/or had low self-esteem scores exerted more violence on their children. This problem can only be solved by training both the family and the society on the prevention of violence prevention, and by providing adequate consulting services and support systems.
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    The association of self-esteem, depression and body satisfaction with obesity among Turkish adolescents
    Ozmen, D; Ozmen, E; Ergin, D; Cetinkaya, AC; Sen, N; Dundar, PE; Taskin, EO
    Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and to examine the effects of actual weight status, perceived weight status and body satisfaction on self-esteem and depression in a high school population in Turkey. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 2101 tenth-grade Turkish adolescents aged 15 - 18 was conducted. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using weight and height measures. The overweight and obesity were based on the age- and gender-spesific BMI cut-off points of the International Obesity Task Force values. Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and depression was measured using Children's Depression Inventory. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine relationships among the variables. Results: Based on BMI cut-off points, 9.0% of the students were overweight and 1.1% were obese. Logistic regression analysis indicated that ( 1) being male and being from a higher socio-economical level were important in the prediction of overweight based on BMI; ( 2) being female and being from a higher socio-economical level were important in the prediction of perceived overweight; ( 3) being female was important in the prediction of body dissatisfaction; ( 4) body dissatisfaction was related to low self-esteem and depression, perceived overweight was related only to low self-esteem but actual overweight was not related to low self-esteem and depression in adolescents. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that school-based adolescents in urban Turkey have a lower risk of overweight and obesity than adolescents in developed countries. The findings of this study suggest that psychological well-being of adolescents is more related to body satisfaction than actual and perceived weight status is.
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    Evaluation of sleep quality and anxiety-depression parameters in asthmatic children and their mothers
    Yuksel, H; Sogut, A; Yilmaz, O; Demet, M; Ergin, D; Kirmaz, C
    Background: Having a child with a chronic disease may cause anxiety and depression and impair the sleep quality in the mothers. The aim of this study was to evaluate sleep quality in asthmatic children and their mothers as well as the status of anxiety-depression in the mothers. Methods: Study group consisted of 75 asthmatic children aged between 7 and 16 years (mean +/- SD 8.4 +/- 2.9) and the control group consisted of 46 healthy children aged between 7 and 15 years (mean +/- SD 9.1 +/- 3.6). Pittsburgh Steep Quality Index (PSQI) was administered to both the children and their mothers white Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was administered only to the mothers. Results: Total PSQI score of the mothers in the asthmatic group was significantly correlated with asthma severity of the children (r = 0.49, p = 0.00). There was a significant correlation between asthma symptom score and sleep disturbing factors subscore in children with asthma (r = 0.34, p = 0.01). Moreover, anxiety and depression subscores of the mothers in the asthma group were significantly higher (p = 0.02). Conclusion: Asthma may be associated with altered sleep quality in children and their mothers. Similarly, mothers of children with asthma may have disorder of anxiety and depression. Therefore, children with and their mothers need to be assessed for the requirement of support regarding steep quality and anxiety-depression status. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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    Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Epilepsy Module of the KINDL Quality of Life Scale
    Ergin, D; Demirbag, S; Eser, E; Polat, M; Baydur, H
    Introduction: This study aims to present the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the KINDLE quality of life scale, epilepsy module. Method: The psychometric properties of the KINDL Epilepsy module were evaluated from the aspect of internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity on an inpatient sample of 159 Turkish children (mean age 10.84 +/- 2.77 years) who had epilepsy. Results: The KINDL Epilepsy module (36 items) showed acceptable a coefficients ranging from 0.80 (social well-being) to 0.55 (treatment) for each domain. EFA suggested three sub-dimensions that we named as Physical, Mental and Social Well-being sub-dimensions. Root Mean Square Error of Approximation was found as 0.053, and Comparative Fit Index was 0.95. Good known groups results supported the construct validity of the instrument. Correlations between the income perception, family support and Duration of Epilepsy and the domains of its Epilepsy module were significantly high, indicating a satisfactory convergent validity. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the KINDL Epilepsy module showed module is a promising tool in this study. However, further research on the versions of the module in other languages is needed for its global use.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the DSM-5 Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale-Child Form
    Sapmaz, SY; Ergin, D; Özek Erkuran, H; Sen Celasin, N; Öztürk, M; Karaarslan, D; Köroglu, E; Aydemir, Ö
    Introduction: This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale-Child Form for use among the Turkish population. Methods: The study group consisted of 30 patients that had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and 83 healthy volunteers that were attending middle or high school during the study period. For reliability analyses, the internal consistency coefficient and the test-retest correlation coefficient were measured. For validity analyses, the exploratory factor analysis and correlation analysis with the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index for concurrent validity were measured. Results: The Cronbach's alpha (the internal consistency coefficient) of the scale was 0.909, and the test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.663. One factor that could explain 58.5% of the variance was obtained and was congruent with the original construct of the scale. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed high correlation with the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index. Conclusion: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale-Child Form can be used as a valid and reliable tool.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Self Report Form (WFIRS-S-TR)
    Yalin-Sapmaz, S; Ergin, D; Sen-Celasin, N; Bilaç, Ö; Öztürk, M; Karaarslan, D; Tarakçioglu, MC; Aydemir, Ö
    Objective: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the WFIRS-S-TR, Turkish version of the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Self Report form. Method: The study comprised two groups of participants of 15-18 years of age, one consisting of 35 children diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperativity disorder (ADHD) based on the DSM-IV criteria and the other, 510 healthy volunteers attending high school. Apart from the WFIRS-S-TR, the Health Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (KIDSCREEN-10 Index) which is a general quality of life and functionality measurement instrument, was used to check the concurrent validity of the WFIRS-S-TR. Results: The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total scale was 0.939. The test-retest reliability assessed by repeated measurements two weeks apart gave a high correlation between the results (r=0.804, p<0.0001). Total mean score of the WFIRS-S-TR showed significant correlation with the KIDSCREEN-10 Index total mean score (r=-0.467, p<0.0001). Confirmatory factor analysis was carried out for the construct validity of the WFIRS-S-TR. The RMSEA and the CFI values were found to be 0.065 and 0.68, respectively. Conclusion: The WFIRS-S-TR can be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Psychometric Properties of the Oncology Module of the KINDL Scale: First Results
    Ergin, D; Eser, E; Kantar, M; Genç, RE
    Purpose. The objective of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Oncology module of the generic KINDL scale (having 24 items with 6 domains). Methods. The psychometric properties of the KINDL Oncology module were evaluated from the aspect of internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity on an inpatient sample of 103 Turkish children (mean age 10.0 +/- 4.01 years) who had various oncological disorders. Results. The KINDL Oncology module (24 items) showed acceptable coefficients ranging from .57 (physical well-being) to .87 (treatment) for each domain. In confirmatory factor analysis of the original 4-domain structure, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation was found as .086, and Comparative Fit Index was .87. Good known groups results supported the construct validity of the instrument. Correlations between the domains of the mother KINDL and the domains of its oncology module were significantly high, indicating a satisfactory convergent validity. Conclusion. The Turkish version of the KINDL Oncology module showed good reliability and questionable validity in this study. However, further research on other language versions of the module is needed for its global use.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale for children aged 11-17 years
    Yalin Sapmaz, S; Özek Erkuran, H; Ergin, D; Öztürk, M; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Aydemir, Ö
    Background/aim: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. Materials and methods: The study sample consisted of 32 patients treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and 98 healthy volunteers who were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, the Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used along with the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. Results: Regarding reliability analyses, the Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.932. The test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r = 0.707. As for construct validity, one factor that could explain 62.6% of the variance was obtained and this was consistent with the original construct of the scale. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with SCARED. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form could be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Knowledge, Attitude and Clinical Decision-Making Abilities of Pediatric Nurses Regarding Pain Management
    Celasin, NS; Dur, S; Ergin, D; Karaarslan, D
    Objective: The aim of this study was to describe knowledge, attitude and clinical decision-making abilities of pediatric nurses regarding pain management, and to find the factors that affect them. Methods: In this descriptive and analytical study, the participants consisted of 131 pediatric nurses who were employed in pediatric clinics of a university hospital and a state hospital in Manisa, Turkey. Data were collected by using the Nurse Description Form, the Questionnaire on Nurses' Attitudes and Knowledge About Pain, and the Clinical Decision Making Questionnaire. Results: In the study, the mean (standard deviation) score of knowledge and attitude of pediatric nurses in pain management and patients with pain was 7.32 (7.00), and the scores of 45% of them were at an intermediate level. It was found that while variables such as age, occupation and years of working experience did not affect the total mean score of knowledge and attitude of pediatric nurses in pain management, educational background and the unit at which they worked affected it. Moreover, most of the pediatric nurses had sufficient information regarding pain diagnosis; 61.1% of them observed patients' behavior while diagnosing the severity of pain, and 65.6% of them used a pain diagnosis scale to measure patients' pain. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was found that pediatric nurses had an intermediate level of knowledge and behavior regarding pain management and had sufficient knowledge about pain diagnosis and management.
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    Comparison of the self and the proxy versions of the KIDSCREEN quality of life scale: To what extend can parents predict quality of life of their children?
    Baydur, H; Ergin, D; Gerçeklioglu, G; Eser, E
    Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the agreement between self and proxy responses of the KIDSCREEN health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out on 662 children/adolescents aged between 8 to 18 years and 543 parents in 6 schools of Manisa city center, Turkey. In this study sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were determined, and KIDSCREEN quality of life questionnair forms were applied. Following descriptive findings, Pearson correlation analyses, Intraclass Correlation Coefficients and Bland-Altman graphs were performed in the statistical analyses so as to determine the association between basic descriptive findings, self-, and proxy responses. In addition Linear Regression analysis was performed in order to show the extend of proxy/parents' evaluations in the explanation of children's, and adolescents! HRQOL. Results: 49.4 % of the children were male; and mean age was 13.1 +/- 2.4 years. Correlation coefficients and ICCs of self and proxy HRQOL evaluations were between 0.27 to 0.52 ranging between 0.43 to 0.68 respectively for the various dimensions of the KIDSCREEN. The range of Determination coefficients (R2) for the prediction of self-ratings by proxy ratings were between 0.10 to 0.41 for different dimensions. Bland-Altman graph showed a sound distribution (majority of the values are between +/- 2 standard deviation limits) around zero line of the graph devoid of systematic error for both KIDSCREEN-52 physical well-being scale and KIDSCREEN-10. Conclusion: KIDSCREEN self-and proxy ratings showed a moderate level of correlation, and agreement. A significant disagreement was detected for bullying dimension between self-and proxy ratings. Parents overestimated HRQOL in the moods and emotions dimension compared to their children whereas children better perceived their physical well-being than their parents for the long version (KIDSCREEN-52). A good agreement was detected between self-and proxy ratings for the short version (KIDSCREEN-10).
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    Reliability and validity study of the KIDSCREEN Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in a Turkish child/adolescent population
    Baydur, H; Ergin, D; Gerçeklioglu, G; Eser, E
    Objective: The aim of this study is to adapt KIDSCREEN Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) questionnaire into Turkish and to analyze the psychometric properties of the scale. Methods: The study conducted in the city of Manisa located in western Turkey is a validity and reliability study and consisted of 662 children/adolescents between the ages of 8 and 18 and 552 parents. In the study, sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were identified, and KIDSCREEN-52 and KINDL QoL questionnaires were administered. The KIDSCREEN scale was adapted to Turkish and applied psychometric analyses. Results: Cronbach's alpha ranged between 0.69 and 0.95 for the child/adolescent version of the KIDSCREEN-52, KIDSCREEN-27 and KIDSCREEN-10 index and between 0.68 and 0.94 for the proxy version. The results of confirmatory factor analyses fit indices for KIDSCREEN were considered to be at a good level. Correlation coefficient between the dimensions of the KIDSCREEN and KINDL scales assessing similar constructs (ranging between 0.45 and 0.62) were higher than that of other dimensions. In addition, the KIDSCREEN yielded results to discriminate the physical well-being, psychological well-being and perception of insufficient income. Conclusion: Turkish version of the child/adolescent and proxy versions of KIDSCREEN is a valid and reliable measurement tool.
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    The effect of the operating room tour watched with a 3D virtual reality headset on children's fear and anxiety before the surgery - a randomized controlled study
    Karaarslan, D; Ergin, D
    A Virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating theatre can provide a realistic experience for children. The sample of children was allocated to VR-Documentary Film Group (n = 35), VR-Operating Theater Tour Group (n = 35) and Control Group (n = 35) using randomization and experimental study. The preoperative fear of the children was assessed (Child Fear Scale-CFS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-STAIC for children) by children themselves and their parents, and their preoperative anxiety was assessed (Children's Anxiety Meter-CAM-S) by themselves. Children's fear and anxiety scores decreased in the VR-Operating Theater Tour and VR-Documentary Film groups. In these two groups, there was a significant difference between the CAM-S scores reflecting the children's evaluations and the CFS scores reflecting the children's and their parents' evaluations, and their post-test scores were lower than their pre-test scores. Children's watching actual operating theatre tour virtually was determined as an effective method in reducing children's preoperative fear and anxiety levels.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05401539.
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    'A voice of children: I would like a hospital just for children' - Children's perspectives on hospitalization: A phenomenological study
    Demirbag, S; Ergin, D
    Purpose: This study aimed to explore children's perception of hospital experience and interpretations of hospitalization. Design and methods: Phenomenological qualitative study design was used. The sample consisted of 18 participants (seven-18 years old) from a general paediatric ward in a university hospital recruited using criterion sampling, a purposive sampling method. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted face -to -face and were audio recorded. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The participants talked about the symptoms, limitations and treatments of their diseases, as well as the team communication, lack of activity and physical conditions regarding the hospital. It was seen that the children reported each expression with positive or negative emotions. Finally, they did not neglect to mention their desires regarding the hospital and their daily life. Four main themes emerged hospital, disease, mood, and desires . Conclusions: Health professionals should care about the needs of children during hospitalization and children should be allowed to express themselves. Practice implications: Knowing and understanding the needs of hospitalized children can guide the planning and implementation of quality nursing care processes. (c) 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Hospital quality of life for children: development of a new measurement tool for hospitalised children
    Demirbag, S; Ergin, D
    Background: Hospitalisation affects children's quality of life (QoL) regardless of illness, treatment and care.Aims: The objective of this study was to create an instrument for evaluating QoL of hospitalised children aged 7 to 18 years.Methods: Initially, 46 items for the preliminary Hospital Quality of Life for Children Scale (HQL-children) were developed through a combination of literature reviews and individual interviews. The study was conducted with 230 participants from a general paediatric ward of a hospital. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine the construct, convergent and discriminant validities of the measure. Criterion validity was assessed by confirming split-half reliability, whereas reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha coefficient.Results: The HQL-child scale consists of 17 items and the total variance is 51.14%. The scale is categorised into five sub-dimensions: illness, fear, activity, hospital and perception. The scale demonstrated construct, convergent and divergent validity, discriminant and split-half reliability, with Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.75.Conclusions: The scale is a promising instrument to determine children's perception by capturing their experiences on hospitalisation. Assessing the QoL in hospitalised children is crucial for enhancing patient satisfaction and facilitating the development of health policies based on patient self-reporting in Turkey.
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    The reliability and validity of the Turkish Version of the DSM-5 Panic Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HÖ; Ergin, D; Öztürk, M; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Köroglu, E; Aydemir, Ö
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Panic Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. Method: Study group consisted of 34 patients that have been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with panic disorder and 100 healthy volunteers that were attending middle or high school during the study period. For assessment, Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) and DSM-5 Panic Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form were used. Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.912 while item-total score correlation coefficients were measured between 0.520 and 0.810. Test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r=0.562. As for construct validity, one factor that explained 56.9% of the variance was obtained. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation (r=0.702 p<0.0001) with panic disorder subscale of screen for child anxiety and related emotional disorders (SCARED). In ROC analysis, area under ROC curve was calculated as 0.947. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of the DSM-5 Panic Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form could be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HO; Ergin, D; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Ozturk, M; Koroglu, E; Aydemir, O
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form. Method: The scale was prepared by carrying out the translation and back-translation of DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form. Study group consisted of 30 patients that have been treated in a child psychiatry clinic and diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and 40 healthy volunteers that attended middle or high school at the study period. For the assessment, Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index was also used along with DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach alpha coefficient for internal consistency was calculated as 0.918 while item-total score correlation coefficients ranged 0.595-0.837. Test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r=0.651. Concerning construct validity, one factor that could explain 67.7% of the variance was obtained. With respect to concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the DSM- 5 Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HO; Ergin, D; Ozturk, M; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Koroglu, E; Aydemir, O
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17. Method: Study group consisted of 36 patients, who have been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with agoraphobia, and 100 healthy volunteers who have been secondary and highschool students. For the assessment, the Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders ( SCARED) was used along with the DSM-5 Severity Measure for Agoraphobia- Child Age 11-17. Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.929. Test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.566. For concurrent validity, the measure showed a high correlation with the SCARED. In ROC analysis, area under ROC curve was calculated as 0.934. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of the DSM-5 Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17 could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale- Child Form
    Sapmaz, SY; Ergin, D; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Öztürk, M; Erkuran, HÖ; Köroglu, E; Aydemir, Ö
    Introduction: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Diagnostic and statistical manual of Mental Disorders. (5th ed.) (DSM-5) Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. Method: The scale was prepared by carrying out the translation and back translation of the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. The study group consisted of 31 patients that had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and 99 healthy volunteers that were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, the Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used along with the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale Child Form Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.941, while item-total score correlation coefficients were measured between 0.566 and 0.866. A test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r=0.711. As for construct validity, one factor that could explain 66.0 % of the variance was obtained. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with the SCARED. Conclusion: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form could be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-child form
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HÖ; Öztürk, M; Ergin, D; Sen Celasin, N; Karaarslan, D; Köroglu, E; Aydemir, Ö
    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. METHODS: The scale was prepared by carrying out translation and back-translation of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. The study group consisted of 41 patients who had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder and 100 healthy volunteers who were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used, along with the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form. RESULTS: The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.932, while the item-total score correlation coefficients were between 0.400 and 0.874. One factor that could explain 63% of the variance was obtained. The scale showed a medium correlation with SCARED. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was calculated as 0.898. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the Turkish version of DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale-Child Form could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.