From tetrachoric to kappa: How to assess reliability on binary scales
Abstract Reliability is crucial in psychometrics, reflecting the extent to which a measurement instrument can discriminate between individuals or items. While classical test theory and intraclass correlation coefficients are well‐established for quantitative scales, estimating reliability for binary outcomes presents unique challenges due to their ...
Sophie Vanbelle
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Kernicterus Continues to Occur in the USA Despite Concerted Preventive Efforts. [PDF]
Zeiler BB +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) independently influence foetal growth, but their combined impact remains poorly characterised. This study examined the individual and joint associations of PMOS and GDM with neonatal anthropometry in a large, multi‐ethnic population.
Harshal A. Deshmukh +6 more
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Validity and reliability of the quality of midwifery childbirth care from women's perspectives scale among Japanese women: a cross-sectional online survey. [PDF]
Toda A +4 more
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Parenting Support for Mothers Raised in Out‐Of‐Home Care
ABSTRACT Research and social indicators consistently confirm that young people who exit statutory out‐of‐home care (OOHC) tend to remain socially and economically disadvantaged through young adulthood. The present article reports findings from a qualitative study of the perceived parenting support needs of eight mothers (aged 17–30 years) who had spent
Jamie Ussher +2 more
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Exploring the Motivations of Midwives Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Aurora Province: A Descriptive Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Ricafort-Acera KJL +2 more
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Reframing Justice in Healthcare AI: An Ubuntu‐Based Approach for Africa
ABSTRACT There is an ongoing debate on how to balance the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in healthcare. In resource‐constrained settings, such as Africa, where access to quality care remains a challenge, AI has the potential to improve efficiency, accessibility, and patient outcomes.
Aloysius Ochasi +3 more
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Social determinants of health diagnosis codes in in-person and telehealth visits during pregnancy in the United States, 2020-2025: a repeated cross-sectional and case-control study. [PDF]
Acharya M +4 more
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Abstract Aims Investigate the relationship of gestational diabetes (GDM) risk for specific migrant groups compared to the Australian born of each ethnic group and length of residence (LOR) in Australia. Methods Retrospective observational cohort study from June 2020 to November 2023 at 10 Australian hospitals.
Sheila Pham +12 more
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Midwife-Led Home Births in Japan: A 25-Year Retrospective Analysis of Care in Accordance with WHO Recommendations Before and After COVID-19. [PDF]
Murakami M +10 more
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