[Validation of data collection for an American trypanosomiasis epidemiologic study in the State of Morelos, México].
The purpose of this paper is to show up the importance of the standardization concepts in American Trypanosomiasis epidemiological studies. The consistence in the measurement of some dwelling characteristics was evaluated. A validation of the Queretaro antigen for indirect hemagglutination reaction as a diagnostic test and the interobserver concordance for the serologic readings were also made. The observers were instructed in some sessions. The pretests were made in the laboratory with positive and negative sera, with sera from the studied population. Results show that the interobserver concordance after the instruction, for the dwelling variables ranged from 70% to 100%. Sensitivity of the Queretaro antigen was 100%, specificity 55%, the predictive value of a positive test 55%, and the predictive value of a negative test 93%. The interobserver concordance was 47%. The pretest and the pilot study are very important in getting the objectives of the principal study.
Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, D.F.
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García De La Torre
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Salazar Schettino
D014355:Chagas Disease / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003625:Data Collection; D008029:Lighting; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014691:Ventilation
Validación del proceso de obtención de datos para un estudio sobre trypanosomiasis americana en el estado de Morelos, México.