Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Personal Experience Screening Questionnaire.
The Personal Experience Screening Questionnaire (PESQ) is an instrument devised for assessing the magnitude of drug misuse among adolescents. However, its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in adolescent samples outside the United States. ⋯ Evidence to support the reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the Personal Experience Questionnaire was found.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyImpact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals.
The use of an improper shoe size is common in older people and is believed to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life related to foot health. The objective is to describe and compare, in a sample of participants, the impact of shoes that fit properly or improperly, as well as analyze the scores related to foot health and health overall. ⋯ Inadequate shoe size has a significant negative impact on quality of life related to foot health. The degree of negative impact seems to be associated with age, sex, and body mass index (BMI).