Table 2.
Changes made to the SAATSA as a result of cognitive response testing
| Items for cognitive response testing | Changes made to item as a result of testing |
|---|---|
| 1a. The amount of time between when I asked for and received help was OK. | Discard |
| 1b. The amount of time I had to wait to get services was acceptable to me. | Retain |
| 2a. It is difficult to pay for my treatment. | Discard |
| 2b. I can afford my treatment. | Revise: I can afford the treatment I want to receive |
| 3. The staff at this treatment centre are sensitive to my culture. | Replace: The staff at this treatment centre treat me with respect |
| 4. The staff at this treatment centre are sensitive to my gender. | Discard |
| 5. The people I went to for treatment services spent enough time with me. | Revise: The people I went to for treatment services at this centre spent enough time with me. |
| 6. I help to plan my treatment. | Revise: I have a say in deciding about my substance abuse treatment that I am receiving here |
| 7a. I have received enough information about the different services. | Discard |
| 7b. The staff at this treatment centre told me about other services in the community. | Revise: The staff at this treatment centre told me about services in my area that will help me stay off drugs and alcohol |
| 8a. I have access to all the services I need in this treatment centre for my recovery | Discard |
| 8b. I am given a choice of services in this treatment centre. | Retain |
| 9a. This treatment centre teaches me how to avoid getting HIV. | Retain |
| 9b. This treatment centre helps me reduce my HIV risk. | Discard |
| 10. The staff at this treatment centre are sensitive to my background. | Retain |
| 11. My general health is improving. | Retain |
| 12. I am better able to cope when things go wrong. | Retain |
| 13. I am better able to accomplish the things I want to do. | Retain |
| 14. I am less likely to use alcohol or other drugs. | Retain |
| 15. I am doing better at work/finding work or at school. | Retain |
| 16. I am more likely to practice safe sex. | Retain |
| 17. There is someone who cares about whether I am doing better. | Retain |
| 18. I have someone who will help me when I have a problem. | Retain |
| 19. I have people in my life who are a positive influence. | Retain |
| 20. The people who care about me are supportive of my treatment. | Retain |
| 21. My friends and family are more able to count on me. | Retain |
| 22. I have friends who are not using alcohol or drugs. | Retain |
| 23. I have someone who will listen to me when I need to talk. | Retain |
| 24a. I think the use of alcohol and drugs is a problem for me. | Discard |
| 24b. I now know that using alcohol and drugs is a problem for me. | Retain |
| 25. I need to work on my problems with alcohol and/or drugs. | Retain |
| 26. The treatment centre is helping me to recover from using drugs and alcohol. | Retain |
| 27. I would recommend this treatment centre to a friend | Retain |