Validation of a Moroccan Arabic Version of the Dizziness HandicapInventory (DHI-M)

Authors

  • Boudhar H Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco Author
  • Lahjaouj M Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author
  • bijou W Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco Author
  • Oukessou Y Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author
  • Abada RL Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author
  • Rouadi S Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author
  • Roubal M Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author
  • Mahtar M Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/bajewe32

Keywords:

Handicap-Moroccan, Arabic-Questionnaire-Dizziness

Abstract

Objective: To Develop and validate the dizziness handicap inventory questionnaire to the Moroccan dialect version.

Method: We conducted a prospective study over a year (January 2025-January 2026) in the Otolaryngology Department of Casablanca University hospital.
The questionnaire was translated by a forward–backward procedure. The translated version was then tested using 40 patients with vestibular disorders, and then analyzed.

Results: patients included filled the questionnaire twice before liberation and once after.

Conclusion: The Moroccan version of DHI showed satisfactory measurement properties and turns out to be a valid and reliable for evaluating the dizziness
effects on quality of life in Moroccan population.

Author Biographies

  • Boudhar H, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

    Boudhar H, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

  • Lahjaouj M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Lahjaouj M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

  • bijou W, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

    bijou W, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.



  • Oukessou Y, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Oukessou Y, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology,Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

  • Abada RL, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Abada RL, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.


  • Rouadi S, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Rouadi S, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

  • Roubal M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Roubal M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

  • Mahtar M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

    Mahtar M, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital; and Laboratory of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

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2026-07-31

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Vol. 8 No. 7 (2026): Volume 8 Issue 7

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