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ArticleInternational journal of women's health2024

Validation of the Working Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain and Dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) Scale in Arabic-Speaking Young Female Adults.

Patrick Sami Bou Haidar, Desiree N Alam, Sahar Obeid, Diana Malaeb, Mariam Dabbous, Fouad Sakr, Sami El Khatib, Rabih Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit

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Patrick Sami Bou Haidar *School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon.
Desiree N Alam *School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon.
Sahar ObeidSchool of Arts and Sciences, Social and Education Sciences Department, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon.
Diana MalaebCollege of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Mariam DabbousSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Fouad SakrSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0002-6905-5814
Sami El KhatibDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0003-3611-3288
Rabih Hallit *School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon.
Feten Fekih-Romdhane *The Tunisian Center of Early Intervention in Psychosis, Department of Psychiatry "Ibn Omrane", Razi Hospital, Manouba, 2010, Tunisia.
Souheil Hallit *School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0001-6918-5689

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Background: Dysmenorrhea, characterized by painful menstrual cramps, significantly impacts the well-being of women globally. Despite its prevalence and adverse effects, dysmenorrhea is often underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. This study aims to validate the Arabic version of the Working ability, Location, Intensity, Days of pain, and Dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) scale among Lebanese female university students aged 18-45. Methods: This cross-sectional study, involving 729 participants, utilized a translated WaLIDD scale and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-8). Results: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) confirmed the one-factor structure of the WaLIDD scale, demonstrating excellent fit indices, with good internal reliability. Concurrent validity analysis revealed significant associations between higher WaLIDD scores and elevated levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea in the study was estimated at 7.3%. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of the WaLIDD scale as a reliable and valid tool for assessing dysmenorrhea among Arabic-speaking populations. The successful validation of the Arabic version facilitates its application in Lebanon and potentially other Arab regions, providing a universal tool to predict and assess dysmenorrhea and its impact. Further research is encouraged to explore the scale's applicability in clinical settings and tailor interventions for improved women's well-being.

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