Parental burnout in Lebanon: Validation psychometric properties of the Lebanese Arabic version of the Parental Burnout Assessment

Abstract Background Dental fear is a prevalent problem that can lead to poor dental health. The Kleinknecht’s Dental Fear Survey (DFS) is one of the used scales to assess dental fear. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Lebanese Arabic version of the DFS (DFS-A) and to determine the optimal cut-off to identify dental fear as well as the correlates of dental fear in a group of Lebanese adults dental patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among a group of 442 dental patients (18–65 years) recruited at 29 dental clinics from March to June 2019. Patients completed a questionnaire including questions about demographic characteristics, previous bad dental experience, trauma’s experience period, the sensation of nausea during dental treatment, the DFS-A scale, the Lebanese Arabic version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS-A), and a general question about dental fear. Results DFS-A revealed evidence of adequate psychometric properties. DFS-A scale demonstrated high internal consistency (cronbach’s alpha = 0.93). Test–retest reliability assessment demonstrated strong reproducibility of the DFS-A scale score (ICC = 0.92 with 95% CI (0.83–0.96), p value < 0.0001 (N = 30). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure of the DFS-A reflecting fear associated with specific dental stimuli and procedures, patterns of dental avoidance and anticipatory anxiety, and physiologic arousal during dental treatment. A significant correlation was found between DFS-A and the MDAS-A indicating a good convergent validity. The optimal cut-off point to identify patients with and without dental fear is 41. Considering this cut-off score, the prevalence of dental fear in our sample was reported at 33.8%. Multivariable analysis showed that having previous scary and painful dental experiences, a sensation of nausea during treatment, and having dental anxiety were identified as predictors of dental fear. Conclusion The adapted Arabic version of the DFS (DFS-A) is a valid tool to evaluate dental fear among Lebanese adult patients.

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Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of Adult Hope Scale

10.26226/morressier.58b2e095d462b8028d891a43 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Talal Alali

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Arabic Version

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The Brief International Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS): Validation in Arabic and Lebanese Normative Values

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society ◽

10.1017/s1355617721000102 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Hala Darwish ◽

Pia Zeinoun ◽

Natali Farran ◽

Husam Ghusn ◽

Bassem Yamout ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Cognitive Assessment ◽

Healthy Subjects ◽

Good Evidence ◽

Normative Values ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Healthy Participants

Abstract Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often associated with cognitive deficits. Accurate evaluation of the MS patients’ cognitive performance is essential for diagnosis and treatment recommendation. The Brief International Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS), widely used cognitive testing battery, examines processing speed, verbal and visuospatial learning, and memory. Our study aims to examine the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the BICAMS and to provide normative values in a Lebanese sample. Method: The BICAMS, comprised of the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised (BVMT-R), and a newly developed verbal learning/memory test, the Verbal Memory Arabic Test (VMAT), were administered on healthy subjects and MS patients. The sample consisted of 180 healthy individuals, of whom 63 were retested after 2–3 weeks. Forty-three MS patients matched with 43 healthy subjects based on age, sex, and years of education were assessed. A sample of 10 MS patients was also examined on two occasions. Test–retest reliability and criterion-related validity were examined, and regression-based norms were derived. Results: The test–retest correlations showed good evidence of reliability with coefficients ranging between 0.64 and 0.73 in the healthy sample, and between 0.43 and 0.92 in the MS sample. The BICAMS was able to discriminate between MS patients and matched healthy participants on the SDMT and BVMT-R. Normative data were comparable to other studies. Conclusions: This new Arabic version of the BICAMS shows initial good psychometric properties. While good evidence of VMAT’s reliability was shown in the healthy participants, less test–retest reliability in this tool was seen in the MS group, and partial criterion-related validity was evident. This renders further examination of the VMAT. We provide regression-based norms for a Lebanese sample and encourage the use of this battery in both research and clinical settings.

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Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire: Psychometric properties assessment of the Arabic version

European Journal of Oncology Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.ejon.2015.08.003 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 42-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Cannas Kwok ◽

Gihane Endrawes ◽

Chun Fan Lee

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Arabic Version

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Validation of the Arabic version of the “12-item short-form health survey” (SF-12) in a sample of Lebanese adults

Archives of Public Health ◽

10.1186/s13690-021-00579-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Chadia Haddad ◽

Hala Sacre ◽

Sahar Obeid ◽

Pascale Salameh ◽

Souheil Hallit

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Short Form ◽

Principal Component ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Short Form Health Survey ◽

Form Health ◽

Short Form Health

Abstract Background In clinical practice, quality of life measures can be used alongside some types of assessment to give valuable information that can identify areas that influence an individual and help the clinician make the best healthcare choices. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the 12-item short-form health survey (SF-12) in a sample of Lebanese adults. Methods This cross-sectional study performed between July and November 2019 recruited 269 participants. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess the reliability of the SF-12 questionnaire, and a factor analysis using the principal component analysis was performed to confirm its construct validity. Results The mean score for the “physical component summary (PCS-12)” was 50.27 ± 8.94 (95 % CI: 49.18–51.36) and for the “Mental component summary (MCS-12)” was 44.95 ± 12.17 (95 % CI: 43.47–46.43). A satisfactory Cronbach’s alpha was found for the two components: MCS (α = 0.707) and PCS (α = 0.743). The principal component analysis converged over a two-factor solution (physical and mental), explaining a total variance of 55.75 %. Correlations between the SF-12 scales and single items were significant, showing a good construct validity. The “physical functioning”, “role physical”, “bodily pain”, and “general health” subscales were highly associated with “PCS-12”, while the “vitality”, “social functioning”, “role emotional”, and “mental health” subscales were more associated with MCS-12. Conclusions The Arabic version of the SF-12 is a reliable, easy-to-use, and valid tool to measure health-related quality of life in the general population. Future studies using a larger sample size and focusing on questionnaire psychometric properties are necessary to confirm our findings.

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PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE ARABIC VERSION OF THE SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY QUESTIONNAIRE IN TUNISIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Schizophrenia Research ◽

10.1016/j.schres.2010.02.527 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 117 (2-3) ◽

pp. 313

Author(s):

Anwar Mechri ◽

Leila Gassab ◽

Aymen Lahmar ◽

Slah Smairi ◽

Fawzia Beltaief ◽

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Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Personality Questionnaire ◽

Schizotypal Personality ◽

Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire

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Barriers of Adherence among Palestinian Healthcare Professionals towards the Protocol of Health Education and Counselling on Healthy Behaviours for Non-Communicable Diseases

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ejhs.v31i1.9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed Hassan Albelbeisi ◽

Ali Albelbeisi ◽

Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi ◽

Mahmoud Taleb ◽

Amirhossein Takian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Gaza Strip ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Study Results

BACKGROUND፡ Despite the huge numbers of the universally produced and employed protocols, the adherence with them is still low to moderate in the healthcare settings. This study was employed to assess the attitudes of Palestinian healthcare professionals in Gaza Strip to health education and counseling on healthy behaviours protocol (WHO-PEN Protocol 2), for patients with non-communicable diseases in the Ministry of Health primary healthcare centers.METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a census sample of all governmental family physicians and nurses (n=175). The study questionnaire was developed based on Cabana theoretical framework. The Arabic version questionnaire was developed based on the cross-cultural adaptation framework. The psychometric properties of the Arabic version questionnaire was finally evaluated.RESULTS: The psychometric properties of the Arabic version questionnaire showed good construct validity and internal consistency reliability. The overall adherence level to WHO-PEN Protocol 2 was 70.0, SD=6.9. The main perceived barriers were lack of incentive, patients’ factors, and lack of time. In general, most of healthcare professional respondents had a positive attitude toward the protocol, but this attitude was not predictor to protocol adherence.CONCLUSION: The good validity and reliability of the questionnaire can provide support for the accuracy of the study results. Varied implementation strategies targeting the major barriers derived from the study are extremely required for addressing the lack of incentives, patients’ factors and time constraints.

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