Validation of an Arabic version of the female version of The Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire: a factor analysis study

Several questionnaires have been developed to evaluate female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and sexual health problems. However, there is a lack of validated versions of these questionnaires in Arabic. One of the most used instruments is the female version of The Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire (SDBQ). The current study aimed to validate an Arabic version of the SDBQ. The Arabic version of SDBQ-Female was incorporated into an online questionnaire using and distributed among Jordanian Facebook groups and women-only groups. Factor analysis was performed to investigate evidence for the validity of the questionnaire. 530 females (mean age 30 years, SD = 9) completed the questionnaire. Principal component analysis produced the final model composed of 24 items distributed across four factors: Sexual Desire & Pleasure, Affection Primacy, Sexual Conservatism and Age-Related Beliefs. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted, and fit indices were acceptable (CMIN/DF = 2.52, GFI = 0.91, AGFI = 0.89, CFI = 0.90, SRMR = 0.05 and RMSEA = 0.05). Income level and marital status both influenced FSD beliefs, with higher scores associated with higher income and being single. The Arabic version of the SDBQ-female demonstrated evidence of validity and reliability. Additional research is necessary to explore beliefs related to FSD within an Arabic context. This study provides evidence for the validity and reliability of an Arabic questionnaire for assessing female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among Jordanian women recruited through Facebook. Women's income level and marital status influenced their FSD beliefs. Further research is needed to explore these beliefs in an Arabic context.

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This study validated the Arabic version of the SDBQ-Female and explored its validity and reliability among Jordanian women. The questionnaire was distributed through online platforms and completed by 530 participants. Factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the composition of the questionnaire and acceptable fit indices. Income level and marital status were found to influence FSD beliefs. Further research is needed to examine FSD beliefs within an Arabic context.