Development of an Arabic Translation of the Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief.

PURPOSE: The objective was to develop an Arabic version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief (CBI-B).

METHODS: The CBI-B was translated into Arabic using two forward and back translations. A translation validity index (TVI) was computed from review by an expert panel.

RESULTS: Both back translations had issues with word choice, grammar, and meaning, which were resolved by selecting items from each forward translation. Item TVI was 0.83-1.0, with an overall mean of 0.95.

CONCLUSION: The Arabic version of the CBI-B (CBI-BA) has acceptable evidence of translation validity. Two rounds of forward and back translation of the CBI-BA were needed to ensure semantic equivalence of the CBI-BA with the original instrument. Further psychometric testing with cognitive interviewing is recommended.