Headache Disability Questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Headache Disability Questionnaire (HDQ) evaluates pain intensity, daily activities, work/school disruptions, and the impact on recreational activities. It was aimed to translate the HDQ into Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity.

Methods

This study included 130 participants, consisting of 105 females and 25 males. The original HDQ was translated into Turkish language using Beaton guidelines. Reliability was assessed using internal consistency and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to evaluate the structural validity. For convergent validity, the Turkish version of the HDQ, along with the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) and Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS), was admin

SUBMITTER: Arikan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653914 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature