Validation of Cognitive and Psychosocial Instruments for the Kenyan Context
Author Information
Author(s): Mani Sneha, Ehrlich Joshua, Ngugi Anthony, Nagarajan Niranjani, Riang’a Roselyter, Mwangi Eunice, Gross Alden
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of adapted cognitive and psychosocial assessments in Kenya.
Conclusion
The study successfully adapted neuropsychological and psychosocial assessments for use in Kenya, demonstrating high reliability and good fit for most domains.
Supporting Evidence
- McDonald’s omegas ranged from ω=0.78 to 0.95 for cognitive domains, indicating high reliability.
- Factor analyses revealed good to excellent fit for most domains with RMSEA<0.095 and CFI>0.93.
Takeaway
This study shows that we can create reliable tests to understand how older people think and feel in Kenya, which helps us learn more about their health.
Methodology
The study adapted neuropsychological and psychosocial assessment data from the US Health and Retirement Survey for the Kenyan context and evaluated reliability and factor structures.
Limitations
The study may not account for all cultural differences in cognitive health assessments across diverse populations.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in Kenya.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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