KONKANI TRANSLATION AND CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF THE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT LIFESTYLE PROFILE SCREENING VERSION TOOL FOR GOAN POPULATION: A STUDY IN INDIA
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
The aim of the current study is to use a disciplined process to translate and cross-culturally adapt a Konkani version (local language used in Goan population) of the Health Enhancement Lifestyle Profile Screening Version (HELPScreener) developed by Hwang, J. E. The study was performed in the Goa Medical College and Hospital, Goa, India. It involved a systematic, standardized, multistep process adhering to internationally accepted and recommended guidelines. Twenty seven participants were included in the study. HELP-Screener was translated into Konkani language by using following steps as follows 1.Preparation 2. Forward Translation 3. Reconciliation 4. Back Translation 5. Back Translation Review 6. Cognitive Debriefing 7. Review of Cognitive Debriefing Results 8. Proofreading and Final Report. Results of the translation and cross-cultural adaptation were satisfactory and indicate that the Konkani translation of the HELP-Screener can be used with confidence in the Goa, India context.
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Amitabh Dwivedi, Vivek Vajaratkar
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