Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire: Arabic Adaptation and Validation in Dermatology Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance, often encountered in dermatologic settings.

Objective

This study aims to validate the Arabic Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (BDDQ), used in the dermatologic setting.

Methods

Using previous versions of BDDQ, we developed a scale that considers the dermatologic setting and conditions and translated it into Arabic. The new tool was assessed for its construct, structural, and criterion validity and reliability.

Results

The newly developed tool had an appropriate construct validity; it was unidimensional (57% variance explanation), with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach alpha = 0.889). The structura

SUBMITTER: Salameh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592681 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature