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<p>This study aimed to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in infants and young children using the experimental 3-level version EuroQoL Toddler and Infant Populations Instrument (EQ-TIPS-3&#xa0;L) version 2.0. translated to Moroccan Arabic, and to assess the impact of sociodemographic and clinical factors on HRQoL. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2024 in Settat, Morocco, with 316 participants (110 newborns, 191 infants, and 15 toddlers) recruited from urban health centers and the provincial hospital. Data were collected through interviews with mothers using the Moroccan Arabic version of the EQ-TIPS, and HRQoL was measured across various dimensions. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were analyzed for associations with HRQoL. The Arabic version of EQ-TIPS demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.961, ICC = 0.801) and validity. The mean score of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was 88.0 [70.0–94.0], indicating generally good health status among the children. Significant associations were observed between HRQoL and several factors, including health status, weaning age, and timing of dietary diversification. Children with chronic or acute health conditions had markedly lower HRQoL scores. Although HRQoL appeared higher in the youngest age group (0–27 days) compared with older children, this difference was largely explained by the unequal distribution of sick children across age groups, with the 13–24-month group containing the highest proportion of children with acute illnesses. Therefore, age differences should be interpreted with caution. The Moroccan Arabic version of the EQ-TIPS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing HRQoL in young children in Morocco. The findings highlight the importance of late weaning and appropriate timing of dietary diversification in improving HRQoL, providing valuable insights for health policies and practices.</p>

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Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in Moroccan Infants and Young Children: Insights from the EQ-TIPS Instrument

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    2026年5月18日

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  • Amal Boutib,
  • Khadija Bachar,
  • Asmaa Azizi,
  • El Madani Saad,
  • Chakib Nejjari,
  • Abderraouf Hilali,
  • Salim Bounou,
  • Ibtissam Youlyouz-Marfak,
  • Abdelghafour Marfak

摘要

This study aimed to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in infants and young children using the experimental 3-level version EuroQoL Toddler and Infant Populations Instrument (EQ-TIPS-3 L) version 2.0. translated to Moroccan Arabic, and to assess the impact of sociodemographic and clinical factors on HRQoL. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2024 in Settat, Morocco, with 316 participants (110 newborns, 191 infants, and 15 toddlers) recruited from urban health centers and the provincial hospital. Data were collected through interviews with mothers using the Moroccan Arabic version of the EQ-TIPS, and HRQoL was measured across various dimensions. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were analyzed for associations with HRQoL. The Arabic version of EQ-TIPS demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.961, ICC = 0.801) and validity. The mean score of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was 88.0 [70.0–94.0], indicating generally good health status among the children. Significant associations were observed between HRQoL and several factors, including health status, weaning age, and timing of dietary diversification. Children with chronic or acute health conditions had markedly lower HRQoL scores. Although HRQoL appeared higher in the youngest age group (0–27 days) compared with older children, this difference was largely explained by the unequal distribution of sick children across age groups, with the 13–24-month group containing the highest proportion of children with acute illnesses. Therefore, age differences should be interpreted with caution. The Moroccan Arabic version of the EQ-TIPS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing HRQoL in young children in Morocco. The findings highlight the importance of late weaning and appropriate timing of dietary diversification in improving HRQoL, providing valuable insights for health policies and practices.