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dc.contributor.author | Botes, Mignon![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Swanepoel, De Wet![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Graham, Marien Alet![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Van der Linde, Jeannie![]() |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-11T06:11:58Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-07-11T06:11:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-09 | |
dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND : Regular developmental surveillance using structured developmental screening tools is a proven way to effectively identify developmental delays and disabilities. Most screening tools are developed and standardised in high-income countries and then adapted and translated for low-and middle-income countries. However, cultural differences and viewpoints make it challenging to translate and adapt developmental screening tools for low-income communities. OBJECTIVES : To determine caregivers’ perspectives on linguistic and cultural appropriateness of the Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) and the PEDS: Developmental Milestones (DM) as a first step in the adaptation process for low-income communities in South Africa. METHOD : Participants (N=102) were selected using convenience sampling at an immunisation clinic. We employed a survey research design. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative survey feedback survey was analysed using data-driven inductive methodology. RESULTS : On the PEDS questionnaire, 38.2% of participants indicated the term ‘development’ on question 1 was not suitable; and 51% preferred the phrase ‘sometimes worry’ more than the phrase ‘have any concerns’ for questions 2 - 9. On the PEDS:DM, 58 of the 124 questions were deemed difficult. Most questions were problematic owing to cultural or linguistic differences (49 questions), while 9 questions were too difficult for the child’s age. The expressive language developmental domain had the most challenges. CONCLUSION : The present study relied on robust community participation, enabling community-led adaptation of the PEDS tools. Items on the tools were viewed solely from a community perspective, empowering the community to be ‘experts’ in this process, ensuring greater contextual relevance and applicability of the tools, as well as generalisability to similar low-income communities. | en_US |
dc.description.department | Science, Mathematics and Technology Education | en_US |
dc.description.department | Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | en_US |
dc.description.librarian | hj2024 | en_US |
dc.description.sdg | SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being | en_US |
dc.description.sdg | SDG-04:Quality Education | en_US |
dc.description.uri | http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Botes, M., Swanepoel, D.W., Graham, M. & Van der Linde, J. 2023, 'Cultural and linguistic applicability of the English PEDS tools in a low-income community : a caregiver perspective', South African Journal of Child Health, vol. 17, no. 3, art. e2022, pp. 107-112, doi : 10.7196/SAJCH.2023.v17i3.2022. | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1994-3032 (print) | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1999-7671 (online) | |
dc.identifier.other | 10.7196/SAJCH.2023.v17i3.2022 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/96921 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | South African Medical Association | en_US |
dc.rights | This open-access article is distributed under Creative Commons licence CC-BY-NC 4.0. | en_US |
dc.subject | Caregiver | en_US |
dc.subject | Parents' evaluation of developmental status (PEDS) | en_US |
dc.subject | Developmental milestones | en_US |
dc.subject | Low-income communities | en_US |
dc.subject | South Africa (SA) | en_US |
dc.subject | SDG-03: Good health and well-being | en_US |
dc.subject | SDG-04: Quality education | en_US |
dc.title | Cultural and linguistic applicability of the English PEDS tools in a low-income community : a caregiver perspective | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |