Validity and Reliability of the Amharic Version of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test for Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
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2024-12-28
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Addis Ababa University
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). As a result, there is a need for culturally and linguistically appropriate tools to assess HRQoL in Ethiopian COPD patients. While the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is commonly used, reliability and validity have not been established among Ethiopian COPD patients
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, HRQoL, COPD Assessment Test, CAT-Am, Ethiopia