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Table 2 Cognitive interviewing: examples of probes for sensitivity and comprehension

From: Implementing the TRAPD model for the Saudi adaptation of the World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview 3.0

Cognitive probes

Number of questions

Examples of probes

Sensitivity

137

1. Tell me more about your opinion for this question

2. How difficult is it to talk about this subject?

3. How easy or difficult is it to answer this question?

Comprehension

920

1. Can you use your own words and tell me what are we asking in this question?

2. Can you tell me what this question is asking about?

3. What does the phrase “…” mean to you in this question?

Total

1057