Aims:
The primary aim of this study is to develop a value set for the EQ-5D-5L health states based on the preferences of the UAE general population.
Secondary aims are to:
1) Examine the construct validity of the EQ-5D-5L instrument in UAE general adult population;
2) Develop population norms for the EQ-5D-5L;
3) Identify determinants of preferences in the UAE population; and
4) Explore the impact of culture and religion on completing preference elicitation exercises.
Methods:
This will be a cross-sectional population-based study involving interviewer-administered face-to-face interviews following the EuroQol EQ-5D-5L valuation protocol and using the EuroQol Valuation Technology (EQ-VT).
A sample of 1150 adults will be recruited from the UAE general population using a two-stage quota sampling.
Interviews will be conducted by trained research assistants who will undergo a 3-day training, and will take place at a private and convenient settings depending on the participant’s preferences.
EuroQol quality control processes will be followed to ensure high quality data.
Principal Investigators
Fatima Al Sayah, PhD
Center for Clinical, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (CCHO)
Dubai, Al Razi Building, Floor 5, Dubai HealthCare City, United Arab Emirates
Samer A Kharroubi, PhD
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut Lebanon
Mohamed El Sadig , PhD
Institute of Public Health
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
EQ-5D-5L Valuation Study in UAE
Co-investigators:
Dr. Asma Al Mannaei (Abu Dhabi Health Authority)
Dr. Mohamad Farghali (Dubai Health Authority)
Dr. Iffat El Barazi (United Arab Emirates University)
Dr. Mirna Matni (CCHO, Dubai/Beirut)
