Validation of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) into Sinhala for Adolescents with Cleft Lip and Palate | Synapse
April 15, 2026Open Access
Validation of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) into Sinhala for Adolescents with Cleft Lip and Palate
Key Points
The aim is to validate the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) for Sinhala-speaking adolescents, especially those with cleft lip and palate (CLP).
Translation of COHIP to Sinhala.
Assessment of cultural relevance and reliability.
Testing among adolescents with CLP.
COHIP-S demonstrates high reliability.
Culturally valid for assessing oral health-related quality of life.
Effective for use within Sinhala-speaking adolescents.
Abstract
The COHIP-S is a reliable and culturally valid tool for assessing oral health-related quality of life among Sinhala-speaking adolescents, including those with CLP.