Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the OHIP Questionnaire

Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Oral Health Impact Profile Questionnaire

OHIP questionnaire was originally developed in English and in order to make use of this tool to measure the oral health-related quality of life of elderly Arabic populations, A translation is necessary. Also, validation of the translated instrument is very important. As people living in middle east are mainly influenced by the Arabic culture, which differs significantly from the Western culture where the OHIP questionnaire was first developed.

254 participants having removable prosthesis will be asked to complete translated Arabic version of OHIP questionnaire for validation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients having removable partial denture in the last year
• Native Arabic patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients non familiar with Arabic language
• patients with mental or perception problems