Psychometric Properties of “Pragati Pustak” :- A Parent Oriented Screening Tool for Developmental Delay.
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https://doi.org/10.37506/kby41w30Keywords:
Developmental Delay, Pragati Pustak, Validity, Reliability, Developmental Milestones, Warning Signs.Abstract
Background: Early identification of developmental delay in infancy is crucial for timely intervention, especially in low-resource settings. Pragati Pustak, a culturally adapted parent-reported screening tool, addresses gaps in community-based surveillance for children up to 2 years.
Objectives: To develop and validate face/content validity and reliability of Pragati Pustak for detecting developmental delays.
Methodology: Iterative development via stakeholder focus groups and expert reviews yielded a bilingual, pictorial Yes/No booklet (milestones 3-24 months; warning signs 3-15 months). Face validity used 4-point Likert scales (15 experts, 15 parents). Content validity applied CVI metrics. Reliability assessed KR-20 internal consistency and Cohen's kappa test-retest (n=6998, 14-day interval).
Results: Face validity showed ≥80% endorsement. I-CVI ≥0.90; S-CVI/Ave=0.98. KR-20 ranged 0.60-0.95; kappa >0.85 (almost perfect).
Conclusion: Pragati Pustak offers robust psychometrics, enabling reliable parent-led screening in primary care.
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