The Mediterranean Diet Scale (MDS): Translation and validation of the Arabic version.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The self-administered version of the Mediterranean Diet Scale (MDS) has been developed to test the inherent characteristics of this dietary pattern in a quick and simple way, due to the need of this assessment in the clinical and research setting. This study aimed to translate and psychometrically validate the self-administered MDS in Arabic (CRBS-A).

Methods

The original (English) version was originally translated to Arabic, followed by back-translation. Next, 10 healthcare providers, followed by 10 cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients rated the face and content validity (CV) of materials, providing input to improve cross-cultural applicability. Then, 200 patients from Saudi Arabia completed the questionnaire, of which factor structure, internal consistency, cri

SUBMITTER: Aljehani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10449107 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature