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01-05-2016 | Original Article

Validation of the Polish version of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire

Authors: Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska, Dariusz Grzegorz Wydra, Jerzy Smutek

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2016

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of the study was to develop a Polish version of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ) to evaluate sexual function in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) versus a control group.

Methods

Before the validation study, a pilot study of the Polish version of the PISQ was performed in 22 women with pelvic floor dysfunctions. The respondents completed the questionnaire at recruitment and 2 weeks later. Test–retest reliability and internal consistency were determined. The validation study was performed in 249 sexually active women (123 with urodynamic SUI and POP; 126 healthy controls). The study group reported urinary incontinence (UI) at the urogynecological ambulatory clinic, where they underwent urogynecological and urodynamic examinations. All participants completed the questionnaire. PISQ results from both groups were compared and correlated with those of the King’s Health Questionnaire (KHQ) and patient age.

Results

Test–retest reliability was good according to Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r = 0.89, p < 0.001). PISQ had high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.878). The total PISQ score was significantly lower in the study group compared with the controls (83.6 ± 14.9 vs 95.7 ± 10.3, p < 0.001), as were scores for individual domains: Behavioral/Emotive, Physical, Partner-Related (33.9 ± 10.2 vs 39.8 ± 7.8, 31.7 ± 6.9 vs 37.1 ± 2.8, and 18.0 ± 3.1 vs 19.4 ± 2.6 respectively; p < 0.001), confirming the lower quality of sexual function in women with SUI and POP. A correlation between PISQ and KHQ scores and patient age was confirmed.

Conclusions

The Polish version of the PISQ is a reliable tool for evaluating sexual function in women with POP and UI.

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Title: Validation of the Polish version of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire
Authors: Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska
Dariusz Grzegorz Wydra
Jerzy Smutek
Publication date: 01-05-2016
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2883-6

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Validation of the Polish version of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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