Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of EAT-26 questionnaire in Urdu

ABSTRACT: EAT-26 questionnaire is used globally to screen people for the risk of eating disorders. In addition to this, the EAT-26 is being used in its original English version in research and clinical settings due to unavailability of the Urdu version. Therefore, the aim of this study was to introduce the Urdu version of EAT-26 to clinicians and academicians in Pakistan, interested in the assessment of population at risk of eating disorders. After getting the formal permission for translation by Dr. D. M. Garner, WHO guidelines were followed for the translation and adaptation process. Two independent translators with psychological background worked under the supervision of a lead to produce the definitive version following six steps of translation and adaptation. Cognitive interviews and focused gr

SUBMITTER: Jamil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472286 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature