Psychometric qualities of the Brazilian versions of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence and the Heaviness of Smoking Index

Meneses-Gaya, Carolina de; Zuardi, Antônio Waldo; Marques, João Mazzoncini de Azevedo; Souza, Rodrigo Othávio de Assunção e; Loureiro, Sônia Regina; Crippa, José Alexandre de Souza

doi:10.1093/ntr/ntp114

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“…The internal consistency estimate for the FTND among smokers in this sample was similar between test sessions and averaged 0.71 which is consistent with previous research using this measure [42].…”

Section: Nicotine Dependencesupporting

confidence: 89%

Changes in Executive Function Following Short-Term Tobacco Cessation Therapy in College Students

Meil¹,

Sesti²,

Desai³

et al. 2017

J Addict Res Ther

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Objective: Evidence has been accumulating regarding the role of executive deficits in nicotine addiction; however, little is known as to whether executive abilities change as a function of treatment for nicotine dependence. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether executive function improves following short-term tobacco cessation therapy. Methods:College students (N=17) expressing an interest in tobacco cessation therapy involving Motivational Interviewing Therapy with or without the nicotine patch were administered the self-report Frontal Systems Behavioral Scale (FrSBe), the performance-based Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) and the Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence (FTND) prior to treatment and approximately 1.5 months later. A group of non-smoking college students (N=19) was also administered the same measures of executive function across the same time period.Results: Prior to treatment smokers had significantly higher FrSBe Apathy subscale scores compared to nonsmokers. Acute tobacco cessation therapy significantly decreased nicotine dependence as measured by the FTDN. After controlling for pre-treatment scores, a significant difference emerged between tobacco cessation participants and non-smoking controls on post-test FrSBe Disinhibition scores. Post hoc analyses revealed a significant improvement in FrSBe Disinhibition scores among tobacco cessation participants, but no change among nonsmokers. Conclusion:While caution is warranted due to the small sample size of this study, these results suggest selfreport measures of executive function maybe more sensitive to executive deficits among smokers and change following short-term tobacco cessation therapy, particularly measures indicative of an improved ability to inhibit impulses and behavior. These results also highlight the multidimensional nature of executive function.

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Section: Nicotine Dependencesupporting

confidence: 89%

Changes in Executive Function Following Short-Term Tobacco Cessation Therapy in College Students

Meil¹,

Sesti²,

Desai³

et al. 2017

J Addict Res Ther

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“…Internal consistency of the scale (Chronbach’s α =.58) was very similar to that found among smokers in India (.57; Jhanjee & Sethi 2010) and Turkey (.56; Uysal et al 2004); however, it was lower than that of other studies (de Meneses-Gaya et al 2009a; also see Piper, McCarthy & Baker 2006 for a review). The finding of two-factor structure is consistent with previous work (Richardson & Ratner 2005; Chabrol et al 2003; Radzius et al 2003).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 70%

An Examination of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence Among Concurrent Tobacco and Khat Users

Nakajima

Al’Absi

Dokam

et al. 2012

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

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The current study examined the psychometric properties of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) among tobacco smokers who use khat (Catha edulis), a widely used substance in East Africa and Arabian Peninsula. We also explored gender differences in response to FTND items because little attention has been paid to women’s smoking behavior in Middle Eastern societies. A total of 103 (38 women) concurrent users (mean age ± SD: 24.4 ± 5.2) were recruited from two universities in Yemen. An Arabic version of FTND was developed using back-translation method. Chronbach’s alpha was used to examine the reliability and principal component analysis was conducted to test the factor structure of the scale. The scale was found to have low internal consistency reliability (Chronbach’s α = .58). Two factors were identified, accounting for 57% of the total variance. A series of chi-square analyses found that men indicated more symptoms associated with nicotine dependence than women (ps < .05). Although the poor reliability observed in the present sample argues for a cautious approach when assessing nicotine dependence among khat users, the findings on factor structure and gender differences may provide support for the validity of the scale. Taking into account sociocultural factors associated with patterns of smoking behavior among this population should improve the psychometric properties of FTND.

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“…The version translated and validated for Brazilian Portuguese by Meneses-Gaya et al [30] was used in the present study.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychometrics Properties of Early Trauma Inventory Self Report – Short Form (ETISR-SR) for the Brazilian Context

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This study aims to translate and validate Early Trauma Inventory Self Report -Short Form (ETISR-SF) to Brazilian Portuguese. 253 adult subjects answered the ETISR-SF, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST). The instrument showed good internal consistency (0.83). Correlations with the PHQ-9 and BAI were moderate (r=0.26-0.47) and showed the expected associations with psychiatric constructs. No associations were found for FTND and FAST. Confirmatory Factor Analysis revealed that a correlated four-factor model as well as a second order model subsuming four lower order components presented the best model fit. Test-retest reliability was also excellent (ICC=0.78-0.90). ETISR-SF is suitable for assessing traumatic experiences in a Brazilian community sample. Given the importance of trauma as a public health problem, tools such as ETISR-SF may help clinicians/ researchers to better evaluate and measure such events and further advance clinical care of trauma victims.

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Psychometric qualities of the Brazilian versions of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence and the Heaviness of Smoking Index

Abstract: The results obtained in this study confirm the validity and reliability of the Brazilian versions of the FTND and the HSI.

Cited by 35 publications

References 32 publications

Changes in Executive Function Following Short-Term Tobacco Cessation Therapy in College Students

Changes in Executive Function Following Short-Term Tobacco Cessation Therapy in College Students

An Examination of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence Among Concurrent Tobacco and Khat Users

Psychometrics Properties of Early Trauma Inventory Self Report – Short Form (ETISR-SR) for the Brazilian Context

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