Risks in using nonrigorous spanish translations of asthma questionnaires.
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Taking into account the substantial growth occurring among Latino populations in the United States, and the fact that some Latino populations are especially vulnerable for asthma, correctly identifying asthma cases and symptoms among persons in these populations is critical. We evaluated potential problems inherent to the English-Spanish translation of asthma questionnaires, in particular the word “wheeze,” which is key to the performance of most of these instruments.1
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 131 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007