Construct validity for the self-reported competency and sub-construct associated characteristics of Romanian physicians in autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lack of physicians' knowledge regarding mental health, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) could have adverse effects on affected individuals' health and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to provide construct validity for a modified questionnaire in order to determine the self-reported competency for underlying sub-constructs in ASD, make inferences on perceived competence in ASD based on a sample of Romanian physicians, and identify physicians' characteristics associated with these sub-domains of competency.

Methods

For this survey, we modified a questionnaire that was used in Pakistan and Turkey, and administered it to a sample of 383 practicing physicians in Romania to assess their perceived competency regarding ASD. Exploratory factor analysi

SUBMITTER: Rahbar MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8605522 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature