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  • Psychology
  • Public Health

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  • Cognitive assessment tools need to be culturally and linguistically adapted for diverse populations.
  • Computerized batteries offer a standardized and efficient method for cognitive testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a brief computerized cognitive test battery in Botswana.
  • To assess cognitive performance across different language groups (English and Setswana).

Main Methods:

  • 134 healthy Batswana subjects were administered a computerized battery including Stroop, Symbol Digit Modalities Test (c-SDMT), and Paced Visual Serial Addition Test (PVSAT).
  • Participants were tested in either English or Setswana.
  • Demographic data including education, age, and sex were collected.

Main Results:

  • The 20-minute battery was completed by all participants.
  • No significant cognitive differences were found between English and Setswana speaking groups.
  • Education, age, and sex were predictors of cognitive performance, but language was not associated with test results.

Conclusions:

  • The brief computerized cognitive assessment is feasible in Botswana.
  • The approach yielded similar results across language groups, supporting its adaptability.
  • Further research will focus on obtaining normative data and validating the battery in clinical populations.