Validation of the short posttraumatic stress disorder rating interview (SPRINT-E) in a sample of people affected by 27-F Chilean earthquake and tsunami

Authors

  • Marcelo Cristian Leiva Bianchi Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Talca
  • Ismael Gallardo Cuadra Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Talca
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.29.2.130681
Keywords: Posttraumatic stress disorder, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, screening scale, earthquake, tsunami.

Supporting Agencies

  • This research was conducted under the Research Program “Quality of Life and Healthy Environments”
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • University of Talca.

Abstract

On February 27, 2010 (27-F) there was an earthquake and a tsunami in Chile that has caused a great impact on the mental health of the population of this country, specifically in the increase of cases of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In view of better instruments to measure PTSD was applied for the first time since it was created, the SPRINT-E scale in a population other than the U.S., specifically in 291 people who experienced the 27-F.

The analysis of reliability (a =. 916), concurrent validity (all items significantly correlated with the scale used as a criterion DST) and construct validity (CMIN = 3,366, RMSEA =. 090, NFI =. 918, CFI =. 940 and PNFI =. 718 for two-factor model) indicate that SPRINT-E is a valid and reliable scale to measure PTSD in this population.

Finally, some reflections about new factor structure discovered in this analysis, which is consistent with the meaning of items and with theoretical models such as covert stimuli. It also reflects on the usefulness of a brief scale, proven valid and very good psychometric characteristics in a Spanish-speaking population prone to natural disasters such as the Chilean F-27, the Japanese  March 11, 2011 or the spainish May 11, 2011.

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Author Biography

Marcelo Cristian Leiva Bianchi, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Talca

Doctor en Psicología Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Metodología de las Ciencias del Comportamiento y de la Salud). Director del Magíster en Psicología Social y Metodología de la Universidad de Talca.
Published
28-04-2013
How to Cite
Leiva Bianchi, M. C., & Gallardo Cuadra, I. (2013). Validation of the short posttraumatic stress disorder rating interview (SPRINT-E) in a sample of people affected by 27-F Chilean earthquake and tsunami. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 29(2), 328–334. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.29.2.130681
Issue
Vol. 29 No. 2 (2013)
Section
Clinical and Health Psychology

 

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