title: [Validity of the Experiences of Discrimination scale in a Brazilian population].
abstract: One of the most widely used tools in epidemiological research on discrimination is the Experiences of Discrimination (EOD) scale, used but not validated in Brazil. The objective was to assess the reliability and dimensional structure of the EOD scale in a Brazilian population. A cross-sectional study was performed with 1,380 adults in the city of Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed testing a two-factor model: experiences of discrimination and concerned about discrimination. The results of CFA showed satisfactory fit, high factor loads, and adequate reliability, confirming the scale's internal consistency. Residual correlations were identified involving items from both factors. The dimensional structure presented in this study highlights the importance of using different measures of discrimination (interpersonal and group) to allow more in-depth future research on the effects of racism on health.
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Salud Colectiva, Universidad Nacional de Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Gisel Lorena
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Fattore
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carlos Antonio
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Teles
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.
authors.forename: Darci Neves Dos
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.
authors.forename: Leticia Marques
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Michael Eduardo
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Reichenheim
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mauricio L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Barreto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D011287:Prejudice; D011594:Psychometrics; D063505:Racism; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult