Validity, reliability and psychometric properties of the Brazilian Children’s Anxiety Questionnaire in paediatric patients with cancer

Josiane Ramos Garcia Rodrigues, Fernanda Paula Cerantôla Siqueira, Milena Temer Jamas, Graziela Maria Ferraz de Almeida, Pedro Tadao Hamamoto Filho, Stefan Nilsson, Marla Andréia Garcia de Avila

Journal of Research in Nursing

Published online on April 09, 2026

Abstract

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Background:Pictorial instruments can facilitate the assessment of anxiety levels in children and support nurses in selecting appropriate interventions.Aim:This study aimed to analyse the validity and reliability of the Children’s Anxiety Questionnaire ...