Translation and validation of the Hindi version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index.
OBJECTIVE
To translate the original English version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) into Hindi and assess its validity and reliability for use among people in India.


METHODS
After translation into Hindi, a total of 385 participants aged 55+ demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability when used for people in India. Individual GOHAI items were recorded and summed as originally recommended. The questionnaire sought information about socio-demographic characteristics and self-reported perception of general and oral health. Clinical examination included assessment of periodontal status and number of decayed teeth, missing teeth, filled teeth and crowned teeth.


RESULTS
Mean GOHAI score was 40.9 (SD, 10.6; range, 12-60). Cronbach's alpha for the GOHAI score was 0.88, indicating a high degree of internal consistency and homogeneity between the GOHAI items. The test-retest correlation coefficient for add-GOHAI scores was 0.72, indicating good stability. Add-GOHAI scores increased with poorer perceived general and oral health. Convergent validity, construct validity and discriminant validity of the GOHAI were demonstrated.


CONCLUSIONS
It could therefore be used as a valuable instrument for measuring oral health-related quality of life for people in this region.
Department of Prosthodontics, VSPM's Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India. drsaee@in.com
Saee Prasad
SP
Deshmukh
Usha M
UM
Radke
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000523:psychology; D003442:Crowns; D004245:DMF Index; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000523:psychology; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006209:Halitosis / Q000523:psychology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009909:Oral Health; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000523:psychology; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000523:psychology; D014099:Toothbrushing; D014175:Translating