Validity and reliability of local endemic language version of the SARI Sigma Scale questionnaire for assessing stigma in leprosy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Stigma Assessment and Reduction of Impact (SARI) Stigma Scale is an instrument developed to evaluate stigma in Leprosy patients. Despite existing versions in Indonesian, the absence of an endemic area language version of a reliable assessment tool presents a barrier to effective interventions in regions like Ambon. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Ambonese-Malay Language of SARI Stigma Scale questionnaire.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involved 50 participants with leprosy or a history of leprosy from Ambon City, Indonesia. They were tested with the SARI Stigma Scale questionnaire, consisting of 4 domains of questions, totalling 21 questions. Reliability and variability analysis was conducted from each domain's questions. Cro

SUBMITTER: Rahayu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750834 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature