Background and Aims This study had the main purpose of investigating the psychometric properties of the 9‐item Self‐Report Altruism scale (9‐SRA) in its translated Arabic‐language version among Palestinian HCWs in Gaza during war times. Methods This cross‐sectional study was performed between January 15 and April 15, 2025, among 615 HCWs at several hospitals and primary health care centers in the Gaza Strip. Results Our data adequately fitted this original hypothetical one‐factor model, with excellent internal consistency reliability coefficients (Cronbach's α = 0.92). The assumption of measurement invariance across sex groups of the Arabic version of the 9‐SRA was supported. Empathy scores were significantly and positively correlated with altruism scores. Finally, higher depression and anxiety were significantly associated with lower altruism. Conclusion Our research offers robust evidence in terms of reliability and validity to support the use of the 9‐SRA instrument to evaluate self‐reported altruistic behavior among Arabic‐speaking HCWs, especially in the context of war.
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