Research Article

The Content Validity of the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)

Table 3

CVI and CVR of the Persian version of the Cultural Formulation Interview.

Questions of CFI(briefly)CVRMean numerical ratingAcceptable or rejectionCVI

(1) What brings you here today?0/91/9unconditionally acceptable

(2) People sometimes describe their problem in different ways for family, friends, or other persons. How would you describe your problem for them?0/41/7acceptable

(3) Which aspect of your problem troubles you more?0/51/75unconditionally acceptable

(4) Why did this problem happen to you? What are the causes?0/51/75unconditionally acceptable

(5) What do significant people in your life (e.g., family members, friends, or other acquaintances) think about the reason of your problem? (or what do they say?)0/91/9unconditionally acceptable

(6) Is there any kind of support that can alleviate your problem (Can others help you to resolve your problem), such as the support of family, friends, or others?0/91/9unconditionally acceptable

(7) Is there any psychological stress that worsens your problem, such as financial problems or family problems?0/81/8unconditionally acceptable

(8) What are the most important aspects of your cultural background or identity?0/21/6acceptable

(9) Is there anything with a major impact on your problem in your cultural background or identity?0/21/5acceptable

(10) Is there anything creating concerns or other problems for you about your cultural background or identity?0/21/6acceptable

(11) Sometimes, people use different ways to cope with their problems. What methods have you used personally to cope with your problems?0/61/8unconditionally acceptable

(12) People often get help from many different individuals, e.g., different physicians or healers. What types of treatment, help, advice, or healing have you used to solve your problem in the past?0/31/65acceptable

(13) Has anything prevented you from receiving help?0/61/75unconditionally acceptable

(14) What kinds of help will be most useful for you at the current situation and in relation to your problem?0/61/8unconditionally acceptable

(15) Are there other help resources useful for you according to your family, friends, or other acquaintances at the current situation?0/31/6acceptable

(16) Do you have concerns about this issue, and is there anything we can do to provide better services for you?0/31/55acceptable

CVI0/51