Development and validation of an Arabic vitiligo impact patient scale short form version

Background: There are few tools evaluating vitiligo patients' quality of life. A vitiligo impact patient scale short form (VIPs-SF) was developed in English. Objective: This study aims to develop a valid and reliable Arabic (AR) VIPs-SF version. Method: This cross-sectional study included 425 vitiligo patients. The VIPs-SF was translated into Arabic and was self-administered to patients according to their skin phototype. Patients also filled the AR-Dermatology Life Quality Index and the 9-question Patient Health Questionnaire for depression (PHQ-9). AR-VIPs-SF reliability, dimensional structure, and construct validity were assessed. Results: < .001). Fair skin, married patients, upper limb involvement, higher Dermatology Life Quality Index, and PHQ9 scores were associated with higher VIPs-SF total score. Limitations: Absence of a discriminant validity assessment and comparison of AR-VIPs-SF to other vitiligo quality of life questionnaires. Responsiveness of AR-VIPs-SF to treatment should also be assessed. Conclusion: Arabic VIPs-SF proved valid and reliable.