Validity of self-reported age at menarche in computer-assisted interview among Chinese schoolgirls: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The attitudes of girls regarding menarche vary according to their cultural backgrounds. Asian girls may hesitate to discuss menarche. Computer-assisted self-administered interviewing (CASI) is considered a valid and effective tool for investigating the timing of menarche; however, the validity of self-reported menarche data from CASI in Chinese culture is currently unknown. We aimed to validate the status and age of menarche attainment by comparing CASI with face-to-face interviewing (FFI).

Methods

Based on a cross-sectional study, we collected information regarding the status and age of menarche attainment using CASI and FFI among Chinese schoolgirls. We explored the tools of standard epidemiological indices, including sensitivity, specificity, predictive values a

SUBMITTER: Mao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5786090 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature