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ArticleBMC public health2025

Reliability and validity validation of the Chinese version of the family vitiligo impact scale.

Jian Sun, Linna Li, Xue Tian, Yuping Fu

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Jian SunDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou Liaoning, 121001, China. sunjian19720115@163.com.
Linna LiDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou Liaoning, 121001, China.
Xue TianDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou Liaoning, 121001, China.
Yuping FuDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou Liaoning, 121001, China.

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Abstract

backgroundThe Family Vitiligo Impact Scale (FVIS) is the first reliable and valid instrument to evaluate the psychological and social impact on family members with vitiligo. However, the FVIS has not yet been validated in China.

objectiveThis study aimed to adapt the FVIS across cultures and utilize a cross-sectional design to validate its reliability and validity in evaluating the quality of life of family members with vitiligo in China.

methodsThe original version scale was first translated into Chinese using Brislin back- translation method. This study was conducted among adult individuals in China (N = 348). The participants were aged 18 to 70 years, with a mean age of 33.6 years (SD = 11.3). The sample consisted of 50.9% females (n = 177) and 49.1% males (n = 171). Respondents completed the Chinese versions of the FVIS and Family Dermatology Life Quality Index (FDLQI). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confrmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to test the construct validity of the scale, and the content validity of the scale was assessed through the content validity index. The internal consistency of the scale was assessed by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefcient, Omega coefcient, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability.

resultsEFA supported a three-factor structure, explaining 79.208% of cumulative variance. CFA demonstrated satisfactory construct validity for the FVIS, with excellent model fit: chi-square degree of freedom (χ

conclusionThe Chinese FVIS showed satisfactory reliability and validity for assessing vitiligo's psychosocial impact on family membersin Chinese clinical and research settings.

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FamilyQuality of LifeVitiligoAdolescentAdultAgedChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesFamily quality of lifePsychosocial impactReliabilityValidityVitiligo

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