Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Female Genital Self-Image Scale

IntroductionFemale genital self-image is significantly related to female sexual function. It has been inadequately investigated in Egypt.AimTo translate the original English version of the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) into Arabic and validate the Arabic version (AVFGSIS).MethodsValidation was carried out for the aspects of face, content, and criterion (concurrent) validity. Studies on test–retest reliability and internal consistency were conducted using Cronbach's alpha and Pearson correlation, respectively.Main Outcome MeasuresMain outcome measures were the validity and reliability of the AVFGSIS and its domains. Correlations between domain scores on the AVFGSIS and the Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (AVFSFI) were assessed.ResultsA total of 244 married women aged 18–60 years participated in this study. There was a high test–retest correlation (r> 0.8). The AVFGSIS was found to have good face and content validity as a whole and for each domain. Significant positive correlations were observed with each domain of the AVFSFI: desire (r= 0.815), arousal (r= 0.861), lubrication (r= 0.855), orgasm (r= 0.820), satisfaction (r= 0.832), and pain (r= 0.884) (allP< 0.001).ConclusionsThe AVFGSIS is not only valid but also reliable, as much so as the original English version. In addition, female genital self-image was found to be significantly related to female sexual function.Mohammed GF and Hassan H. Validity and reliability of the A rabic version of the F emale G enital S elf- I mage S cale. J Sex Med 2014;11:1193–1200.