Evaluation of the Arabic version of the Asthma Trigger Inventory among asthmatic pediatric patients in Saudi Arabia

• Published in: The Journal of asthma 2024-12, p.1-14
• Main Authors: Alyami, Mohammed M, Alasimi, Ahmed H, Alqarni, Abdullah A, Alghamdi, Musaad J, Balharith, Fahad H, Aldhahir, Abdulelah M
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0277-0903; 1532-4303; 1532-4303
• DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2024.2426005

Asthma Trigger Inventory (ATI) is available in English, German, and Spanish languages; however, a version in Arabic language specifically tailored for identifying asthma triggers within Saudi Arabia has been missing. To assess the reliability and validity of the adapted Arabic ATI among parents of asthmatic children in Saudi Arabia. A cross-cultural adaptation of the ATI was conducted, adding seven region-specific triggers to reflect cultural and environmental factors. The Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PACQLQ) was used to assess quality of life. Construct validity of the Arabic ATI was evaluated exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and reliability was measured with Cronbach's alpha. EFA yielded a KMO of 0.634 and a significant Bartlett's Test (χ = 10,005.076,   0.90), though Middle Eastern triggers had lower internal consistency (α = -0.11). Physical and psychological triggers correlated significantly with poorer quality of life (exercise:  = -0.662,