Validity and Reliability of Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Persian Version (ASRS-V۱.۱-Persian)

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in adults. The objective of this study was to develop a valid Persian version of the ۱۸-question ASRS-V۱.۱ according to WHO translation protocol and report its psychometric properties. Methods: In the first step, we translated the original ۱۸-question ASRS-V۱.۱ version into Persian under the supervision of the WMHCIDI advisory committee. The process of adaptation was consisting of forward-translation, expert panel evaluation, back translation, crosscultural adaptation, pre-testing, and final adjustment. In the second step, we conducted a cross-sectional study with ۷۳۴ students were studied in Shahroud in ۲۰۱۳. A sub-sample of subjects consists of ۹۹ students were clinically interviewed according to DSM-IV-TR criteria by a well-trained physician. Results: The ASRS-V۱.۱-P had satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = ۰.۸۵). Sensitivity and specificity for the first six questions of ASRS-V۱.۱-P were ۵۰.۰% (۹۵% CI: ۳۰.۳-۶۹.۶) and ۸۰.۵% (۹۵%CI: ۷۰.۷-۸۸.۳), respectively. Finally, ۴۳ subjects (۵.۵%) were confirmed for adult ADHD. There was not sex predominance in the prevalence of ADHD. Conclusions: Totally, it may be concluded that adult ADHD is a common problem among students and prevention of this disorder is crucial to reduce the probable subsequent social, educational, and job problems in future. The ۱۸-question ASRS-V۱.۱-P is a psychometrically reliable and valid measure for screening ADHD in adults.

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , Screening , Adult , Validity