Validation of preparedness and willingness on early detection of autism spectrum disorder among healthcare providers in Jordan
Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Jalan Sultan Mahmud, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 1868–1874
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.0128
Publication history:
Received on 04 December 2023; revised on 12 January 2024; accepted on 15 January 2024
Abstract:
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in the field of early detection and intervention for children with developmental and behavioural disorders, with significant in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It highlights the advantages of early detection, such as reduced long-term costs and positive effects on a child's development. However, it also acknowledges the prevalent barriers to early ASD diagnosis and intervention. This study aims to develop and validate questionnaires on Preparedness and Willingness in early ASD detection among Al-Mafraq City, Jordan, healthcare providers.
The research in the Al-Mafraq region of Jordan employed a cross-sectional research design. The study first involved the development of a questionnaire, which underwent rigorous content validation by a panel of experts well-versed in ASD. Face validity was assessed utilizing the Face Validity Index (FVI). A random sample of 130 healthcare providers from one hospital answered the draft questionnaires online for the EFA analysis recommended. It resulted in satisfactory items' factor loadings (r>0.60) and internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha >0.8). Followed by CFA from a random sample of another 202 healthcare providers from another hospital and healthcare centres in Al-Mafraq showed that the instrument effectively met the validation criteria, demonstrating its reliability and validity in assessing healthcare providers' Preparedness and Willingness for early ASD detection. Notably, the participants in the study exhibit differing degrees of Preparedness and Willingness.
In conclusion, the study underscores the critical standing of developing a comprehensive instrument to evaluate the limitations associated with early ASD detection among healthcare providers.
Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Early Detection; Validity; Healthcare provider; Reliability; Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA); Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA); Preparedness; Willingness
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