Content Validity Determination of the Suicidal Ideation Behaviour Assessment Instruments Using Content Validity Ratio (CVR) Formula

Drug addiction problems have been identified as one of the high-risk factors closely linked to suicidal behaviour. Early detection intent among addicts is important ensure they do not take actions that could result in death. Accordingly, this study aimed Suicidal Ideation Behaviour Assessment (SIBA) instruments specifically 123 treated Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC), Besut. Based on those statements, main objective was determine content validity SIBA for using validation Ratio (CVR) method. Subjects were involved conducting trial 8 experts from UniSZA, UPSI UMT. The instrument process 40 items four components. previous found had high with minimum level CVR value (N=8, = 0.88). Generally, all values above 0.63 rated acceptable no item has rejected occur. showed appropriate, relevant, potential be a good proved great promoted instrument. This conducted detect intoxication their ideation drug addicts. psychometric developed based situation Malaysia. expected make significant contribution government, especially CCRC assisting behaviour by providing better attention psychosocial support services.
 Keywords: Suicide ideation, addict, ratio,