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This study aims to translate and assess the Arabic version of the Type 1 Diabetes Stigma Assessment Scale, focusing on its cultural relevance and psychometric properties.

July 26, 2026Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic DisordersOpen Access

Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the arabic version of the type 1 diabetes stigma assessment scale (DSAS-1-Ar) among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

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HKHusameldin Elsawi KhalafallaMaastricht University OAOsama AlbasheerJazan University FEFatima A. ElfakiJazan University

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Cross-sectional study evaluates diabetes stigma in Arabic adults, indicating potential cultural insights.

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This study aims to translate and assess the Arabic version of the Type 1 Diabetes Stigma Assessment Scale, focusing on its cultural relevance and psychometric properties.
Conducted a cross-sectional study with 299 adults with Type 1 diabetes in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Translation and adaptation followed established guidelines; construct validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis.
Examination of known-groups comparisons against clinical variables was also performed.
All items significantly loaded onto their designated factors: Treated Differently, Blame and Judgment, and Identity Concerns.
Internal consistency was high (α = 0.985, ω = 0.986), while the overall model fit was suboptimal with CFI of 0.816 and RMSEA of 0.202.
Higher stigma scores were reported among females, older individuals, and those with diabetes-related complications.

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Khalafalla et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a84ed3aea3239cd78bff https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-026-02022-2

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Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the arabic version of the type 1 diabetes stigma assessment scale (DSAS-1-Ar) among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

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Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the arabic version of the type 1 diabetes stigma assessment scale (DSAS-1-Ar) among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

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