VIỆT HÓA BẢNG CÂU HỎI KHẢO SÁT NỖI SỢ CORTICOSTEROID THOA

Abstract

Background: Concerns regarding topical corticosteroid (TCS) use, broadly known as “corticophobia”, are highly prevalent among dermatology patients and often result in non-adherence to TCS. Among available screening tools, the topical corticosteroid phobia questionnaire is recommended as a simple, valid, and reliable instrument. Objective: To translate, and cross-culturally adapt “The topical corticosteroid phobia questionnaire” into Vietnamese. Methods: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the original “The topical corticosteroid phobia questionnaire” was based on international guidelines. Stage 1: translations from the original language, English, into Vietnamese. Stage 2: synthesis of translations. Stage 3: back-translation. Stage 4: The group of experts evaluated and reac hed a consensus on the pre‐final Vietnamese version. Stage 5: Forty direct caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis were pretested with the pre‐fina l version to compile a final one. Results: Two independent translators translated the instrument to produce two versions. All the discrepancies found in the previous stage were resolved in the synthesis stage. The back-translated versions were quite identical in statements and all the differences of back-translations were considered synonyms. The committee reached a consensus and produced the final version. This version was completed by 40 participants, resulting in the questionnaire being clear, not confusing, and comprehensible to 90% of the participants. 10% of the participants had minor issues concerning the semantics of question 9 and question 16 in the questionnaire. Conclusions: The process of translating and cross-cultural adaptation of “The topical corticosteroid phobia questionnaire” into Vietnamese was conducted under the guidelines. The pilot study achieved good results, receiving feedback to complete the translation. The Vietnamese topical corticosteroid phobia questionnaire was assessed as being comprehensible, simple, and clear.