Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in stroke survivors.

Background: The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ) is a self-report scale that measures stroke survivors' self-efficacy and covers specific domains of functioning after stroke.

Objectives: We aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the SSEQ.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 124 stroke patients in the sub-acute phase (between 2 weeks and 3 months of stroke onset).