Rasch analysis of the firefighters’ critical incident inventory questionnaire

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Goris Nazari ◽  
Steve Lu ◽  
Tara Packham ◽  
Joy C. MacDermid

BACKGROUND: The Critical Incident Inventory (CII) was developed to assess stressful exposures in firefighters and emergency service workers. The CII includes six subscales: trauma to self, victims known to fire-emergency worker, multiple casualties, incidents involving children, unusual or problematic tactical operations, and exposure to severe medical trauma. OBJECTIVES: To examine the construct validity of all subscales of the Critical Incident Inventory (CII) by assessing the unidimensionality of the scales, and the interval properties of CII subscales by examining fit to the Rasch model and ordering of item thresholds. METHODS: This was a secondary data analysis based on survey data collected from a sample of 390 firefighters. RESULTS: Item 4 and Item 20 were removed with the confirmation of unacceptable fit residual. This revised version of the CII showed satisfactory fit to the Rasch model by non-significant Chi-square test and acceptable level of item fit. We rescored the CII original version and considered all items as only dichotomous response options where 0 represented the original no experience, and 1 presents the combination of experiencing 1, 2, 3 cases. CONCLUSION: The re-appraisal of the revised version CII indicated a satisfactory level of Rasch model fit.

Author(s):  
Isabel Salvat ◽  
Cristina Adillón ◽  
Eva Maria Andrés ◽  
Sonia Monterde ◽  
Jordi Miró

(1) Background: Research has shown that thoughts about pain are important for the management of chronic pain in children. In order to monitor changes in thoughts about pain over time and evaluate the efficacy of treatments, we need valid and reliable measures. The aims of this study were to develop a questionnaire to assess a child’s concept of pain and to evaluate its psychometric properties; (2) Methods: This is a cross-sectional, two-phase, mixed-method study. A total of 324 individuals aged 8 to 17 years old responded to the newly created questionnaire. The Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire (COPAQ) was calibrated using the Rasch model. The chi-square test was used for the fit statistics. Underfit and overfit of the model were determined and a descriptive analysis of infit and outfit was conducted to identify who responded erratically. Internal consistency was measured using the Person Separation Index (PSI); (3) Results: Fit to the Rasch model was good. Suitable targeting indicated which items were simple to answer; Person Fit identified 9.56% children who responded erratically; PSI = 0.814; (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest that COPAQ is a measure of a child’s concept of pain that is easy to administer and respond to. It has a good fit and a good internal consistency.


Author(s):  
Isabel Salvat ◽  
Cristina Adillón ◽  
Eva Maria Andrés ◽  
Sonia Monterde ◽  
Jordi Miró

(1) Background: Research has shown that thoughts about pain are important for the management of chronic pain in children. In order to monitor changes in thoughts about pain over time and evaluate the efficacy of treatments, we need valid and reliable measures. The aims of this study were to develop a questionnaire to assess a child’s concept of pain and to evaluate its psychometric properties; (2) Methods: This is a cross-sectional, two-phase, mixed-method study. A total of 324 individuals aged 8 to 17 years old responded to the newly created questionnaire. The Survey of the Concept of Pain (SOCOPA) was calibrated using the Rasch model. The chi-square test was used for the fit statistics. Underfit and overfit of the model were determined and a descriptive analysis of infit and outfit was conducted to identify who responded erratically. Internal consistency was measured using the Person Separation Index (PSI); (3) Results: Fit to the Rasch model was good. Suitable targeting indicated which items were simple to answer; Person Fit identified 9.56% children who responded erratically; PSI=0.814; (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest that SOCOPA is a measure of a child’s concept of pain that is easy to administer and respond to. It has a good fit and a good internal consistency.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Melvanda Gisela Putri ◽  
Roedi Irawan ◽  
Indri Safitri Mukono

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Stunting merupakan suatu istilah yang menggambarkan kondisi pertumbuhan tinggi badan kurang berdasarkan umur disesuaikan dengan Z-Score (<-2SD). Stunting pada balita dapat diakibatkan oleh kurangnya asupan zat gizi yang diperlukan bagi pertumbuhan anak. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan suplementasi vitamin A, pemberian imunisasi dan riwayat penyakit infeksi yakni diare dan ISPA terhadap kejadian stunting.Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan suplementasi vitamin A, pemberian imunisasi, dan penyakit infeksi terhadap stunting pada anak usia 24-59 bulan di Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan metode cross sectional. Besar sampel adalah 107 anak usia 24-59 bulan di Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya. terdiri dari 25 anak kelompok stunting dan 82 anak kelompok non- stunting. Cara pengambilan data melalui data sekunder posyandu dan wawancara langsung orang tua anak dengan pengisian kuisioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-Square, Fisher Exact, dan Mann Whitney.Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil terdapat hubungan suplementasi vitamin A dengan stunting (p=0,000), tidak ada hubungan antara pemberian imunisasi terhadap stunting (p=0,332). Dalam riwayat penyakit infeksi, frekuensi diare dan ISPA ditemukan tidak ada hubungan dengan  stunting (p=0,053 dan p=0,082), begitu pula pada lama diare dan lama ISPA tidak berhubungan dengan stunting (p= 0,614 dan p=0,918).Kesimpulan: Suplementasi vitamin A berhubungan signifikan dengan stunting yang diamati pada anak usia 24-59 bulan di Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya. Kata kunci: kejadian stunting, vitamin A, imunisasi, penyakit infeksi, anak usia 24-59 bulanABSTRACTBackground: Stunting is a term that describes condition of lower height-for-age Z-Score (<-2SD). Stunting among children can be caused by a lack of nutrients needed for children's growth. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between vitamin A supplementation, immunization and a history of infectious diseases, namely diarrhea and ARI to the incidence of stunting.Objectives: To determine the relationship between vitamin A supplementation, immunization, and history of infectious disease with the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-59 months at Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya.Methods: This study was an observational analytic study with cross sectional method. The sample size was 107 children aged 24-59 months at Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya. This study consisted of 25 children in the stunting group and 82 children in the non-stunting group. The method of data collection was through secondary data from posyandu and direct interviews with parents by filling out questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, fisher exact, and Mann Whitney.Results: The results of this study indicated that there was a relationship between vitamin A supplementation and with stunting (p = 0.000). There was no relationship between immunization and stunting (p = 0.332). In the history of infectious diseases, the frequency of diarrhea and ARI was found to have no relationship with stunting (p = 0.053 and p = 0.082), as well as the duration of diarrhea and duration of ARI there was no association with the stunting (p = 0.614 and p = 0.918).Conclusion: Vitamin A supplementation has significant relationship with stunting in children aged 24-59 months at Puskesmas Mulyorejo, Surabaya.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Mahmudah Wati Sugito ◽  
Agus Sri Wardoyo ◽  
Trias Mahmudiono

Background: Underweight is a public health problem caused by many factors. The prevalence of underweight in East Java in 2016 was 17.3%, wich was higher than the program’s targetted (12.9%). Breast milk is the best food to support the growth and development of the baby. Coverage of Exclusive Breast Milk in East Java in 2015 decreased (68.8%), compared to 2014 (72.89%). Early supplementary feeding in infants under 6 months may affect nutritional status. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of Exclusive Breast milk with the incidence of underweight in infants aged 0-23 months in East Java Province in 2016. Method: This study is a secondary data analysis of Nutrition Status Monitoring in East Java Province. The study population was all babies in East Java. Total sample is 4738. The data were analyzed using Chi-square test and Logistic Regression, with 95% CI (α = 0.05). Results: The results showed there was a significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding only from birth until before the last 24 hours in infants aged 0-23 months with the incidence of underweight, with (p=0.000010;OR=1.654;95%CI=1.319–2.052), there was a significant  relationship of first to provide a food other than breast milk in infants aged 0-23 months  with the occurrence of underweight, (p = 0.000;OR=0.272; 95%CI=0.217–0.341).Conclusion: In conclusion, breastfeeding only in infants from birth until before the last 24 hours and first provide food other than breast milk in infants aged 0-23 months associated with underweight. Because breast milk is sufficient nutritional needs of infants aged 0-6 months.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Masalah gizi kurang merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang disebabkan oleh banyak faktor. Prevalensi underweight di Jawa Timur tahun 2016 sebesar 17,3%, lebih tinggi dari target program Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Jawa Timur sebesar 12,9%. ASI merupakan makanan terbaik untuk mendukung pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bayi. Cakupan ASI Eksklusif di Jawa Timur tahun 2015 menurun (68,8%), dibandingkan tahun 2014 (72,89%). Pemberian makanan pendamping ASI dini pada bayi di bawah 6 bulan dapat mempengaruhi status gizi. Tajuan: Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis hubungan ASI Ekslusif dengan kejadian underweight pada bayi usia 0-23 bulan di Provinsi Jawa Timur tahun 2016.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan analisis data sekunder survei Pemantauan Status Gizi Provinsi Jawa Timur. Populasi penelitian adalah semua bayi berusia 0-59 bulan yang ada di Jawa Timur. Total sampel sebanyak 4738 bayi.  Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji Chi-square dan Regresi Logistik.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara pemberian ASI saja sejak lahir sampai sebelum 24 jam terakhir pada bayi usia 0-23 bulan dengan kejadian underweight (p=0,000010;OR=1,654;95%CI=1,319–2,052), ada hubungan pertama kali memberikan makanan selain ASI pada bayi usia 0-23 bulan dengan kejadian underweight,  (p = 0,000;OR=0,272; 95%CI=0,217–0,341).Kesimpulan: Simpulan yaitu pemberian ASI saja pada bayi sejak lahir sampai sebelum 24 jam terakhir dan pertama kali memberikan makanan selain ASI pada bayi usia 0-23 bulan berhubungan dengan kejadian underweight. Pemberian ASI saja sudah mencukupi kebutuhan nutrisi bayi usia 0-6 bulan.


Psych ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-208
Author(s):  
Clemens Draxler ◽  
Stephan Dahm

This paper treats a so called pseudo exact or conditional approach of testing assumptions of a psychometric model known as the Rasch model. Draxler and Zessin derived the power function of such tests. They provide an alternative to asymptotic or large sample theory, i.e., chi square tests, since they are also valid in small sample scenarios. This paper suggests an extension and applies it in a research context of investigating the effects of response times. In particular, the interest lies in the examination of the influence of response times on the unidimensionality assumption of the model. A real data example is provided which illustrates its application, including a power analysis of the test, and points to possible drawbacks.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Yuliyanik Yuliyanik

This study aimed at examining the occurrence of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. Post partum blues is categorized as a mild mental disorder syndrome for it is often ignored so that it is undiagnosed and not treated as it should, which finally leads to a difficult and unpleasant problem that may create feelings of discomfort for women who experience it. The study is intended to prevent the occurrence of Post partum blues in postpartum mothers. Post Partum Blues can be prevented by doing ANC and Post Natal Treatment routinely. Post Natal Treatment is a series of treatments performed specifically for postpartum mothers, which include massage, breast care, oxytocin massage, postpartum spa and full-blooded face. The research employed observational methods. The population of all puerperal mothers was 20 people, using total sampling. Data is obtained from primary data and secondary data, then the data is processed using SPSS 16 with chi square test. The conclusion of the value of p = 0.01 is that there is a relationship between the characteristics of postpartum mothers and PNT with the occurrence of postpartum blues. Age, education and occupation of postpartum mothers are associated with the insidence of postpartum blues. PNT that had been received by postpartum mothers was also related to the insidence of postpartum blues. Researcher's suggestion is for postpartum mothers to carry out ANC and PNT routinely to prevent the occurrence of post partum blues.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Debby Daviani Prawati

Background: Diarrhea is an illness which characterized by changed in shape, consistency of the stool and with excessive bowel frequency (more than 3 times within a day). Diarrhea disease is the third contributor of children’s morbidity and mortality rate around the world. Purpose: This study aims to analyzing factors that caused diarrhea’s cases. This research were an observational analytic type. Sampling technique were used random sampling / probability sampling. Methods: Data were analyzed by chi-square test. Data collection techniques were divided into primary data (direct observation and questionnaire) and secondary data (journals and articles). Results: On this research showed theres no significant correlation between sex, age, education, income, hand washing behavior using soap, clean water facility and trashbin condition with diarrhea occurrence during last 3 months in RW.VI Kelurahan Rangkah Buntu, Surabaya. There were a significant relation between cleaning up the environment, making and consuming oralit, and the behavior of handwashing with soap before meals at the rate of diarrhea cases during the last 3 months in RW VI Kelurahan Rangkah Buntu, Surabaya. Conclusion: theres no significant correlation between social demography, behavior using soap, clean water facility and trasbin and a significant relation between clean up the environtment, behavior handwashing, making and consuming oralit during the last 3 month in RW VI Kelurahan Rangkah Buntu, Surabaya.


IKESMA ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Amanatul Istifaiyah ◽  
Agus Aan Adriansyah ◽  
Dwi Handayani

The incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ISPA) at the Amanatul Ummah Surabaya Islamic Boarding School is the biggest disease experienced by santri. This study aims to analyze the relationship between ventilation with the incidence of ISPA in students at the Amanatul Ummah Surabaya Islamic Boarding School. Cross sectional and Stratified Random Sampling consist of of 91 male and 116 female students were used in this study.data was obtained through extensive ventilation field observations. Secondary data was obtained from the medical record books of the students to obtain information on the history of the incidence of ISPA experienced by respondents over the past 1 year. The data analysis by chi-square test (α=0.05). The results showed that most (73.9%) respondents had ventilation conditions that did not meet the requirements and most (54.1%) sufferred from ISPA. The results showed a significant correlation between the ventilation condition and the incidence of ISPA (p=0.001). The more ventilation does not meet the requirements, the more likely the respondents were to suffer from ISPA. It was recommended that the islamic boarding schools evaluate the construction of the islamic boarding schools, especially related to the ventilation hole area of the students rooms to fit the applicable health requirements.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Arantika Meidya Pratiwi

<p>Result of SDKI 2012 show that MMR in Indonesia is 359 deaths per 100,000 live births. This result show that Indonesia still far from the target SDGs (Suitable Development Goals), who reducing the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) to 70 per 100,000 live birth. One of the breakthrough programs of the Ministry of Health in an effort to accelerate the reduction in maternal mortality is to increase contraceptive after childbirth. The coverage of contraceptive after childbirth in Indonesia is still far from what is expected, from the 2013 Riskesdas data the coverage of contraceptive after childbirth in Indonesia was only 59.6%. Papua became a province with the lowest coverage of only 26%. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between postpartum health care and contraceptive after childbirth in Indonesia. This study using  secondary data from "2013 Basic Health Research" conducted by the Health Research and Development Institute. The 2013 Riskesdas survey uses a cross sectional design. The results of the Chi-Square test showed that there were 0,0001, which meant that there was a relationship between postpartum health care and contraceptive after childbirth in Indonesia. While the results of the analysis of OR values were 1.595, which means that mothers who received health care during the postpartum were 1.6 times more likely to use contraceptive after childbirth.</p>


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Intan Nurfatiha ◽  
Mahalul Azam ◽  
Irwan Budiono ◽  
Arulita Ika Fibriana ◽  
Dina Nur Anggraininingrum

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between vaccination status and laboratory serology test results of IgM measles.Methods: The research design used case control, data obtained from secondary data from C1 sheet 2016 Cirebon regency. Samples in this study were 60 positive IgM cases and 34 negative IgM controls that had met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Vaccine status based on secondary data obtained from C1 in 2016. The research instrument uses a document sheet of secondary data of individual measles cases with documentation techniques in data collection. Data analysis using chi square test. Results: Measles vaccination status was not related to serological laboratory test results of IgM (p value = 0.161, OR = 2.124; 95% CI = 0.849-5.315)Conclusion: There was no association between measles vaccination status and serologic laboratory serology test result


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