Sajida Abdul Hussein, Sajida Abdul Hussein, Panos Vostanis.
Urdu translation and cultural adaptation of schedule for affective disorders & schizophrenia for school age children(6-18 yrs) K-SADS-IV R.
J Pak Psych Soc Jan ;5(2):81-5.

Objective: The main objective of the study was the urdu translation and cultural adaptation of Schedule for Affective Disorders & Schizophrenia for School Age Children (6-18 yrs) K-SADS-IV R. Design: Descriptive study. Place and duration of study: The study was carried out in Karachi, Pakistan from January 2006 to July 2007. Subjects and Methods: The translation panel consisted of nine members from variety of backgrounds. All member had experience working with children and were fluent in both languages (original and target). The ‘Multiple-forward translation’ process was applied. Results: A number of items were reworded and rephrased to meet the cultural, social and religious values of the Pakistani society. Conclusion: The translation and adaptation of the K-SADS-P-IV-R-U represents an advance in the process of identifying children with mental health problems in Pakistan. However there is a need to conduct further clinical validation studies to establish the reliability and validity of this tool in Pakistan.

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