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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition, and the Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) is used for its assessment. OBJECTIVES: To translate, assess the cut-off point for diagnosis, and explore psychometric properties of the MBQ for use in Brazilian Portuguese. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective cohort study including 200 women (100 with and 100 without AUB) at a tertiary referral center. METHODS: MBQ translation involved a pilot-testing phase, instrument adjustment, data collection, and back-translation. Cut-off point was obtained using receiver operating curve analysis. Menstrual patterns, impact on quality of life due to AUB, internal consistency, test-retest, responsiveness, and discriminant validity were assessed. For construct validity, the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) and World Health Organization Quality of Life - abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF) were applied. RESULTS: Women with AUB were older, had higher body mass indices, and had a worse quality of life during menstruation. Regarding the MBQ's psychometric variables, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was > 0.70 in all analyses, high intraclass correlation coefficient was found in both groups; no ceiling and floor effects were observed, and construct validity was demonstrated (correlation between MBQ score, PBAC score, and clinical menstrual cycle data). No difference between MBQ and PBAC scores were perceived after the test-retest. Significant differences were found between MBQ and PBAC scores before and after treatment. An MBQ score ≥ 24 was associated with a high probability of AUB; accuracy of 98%. CONCLUSION: The MBQ is a reliable questionnaire for Brazilian women. The cut-off ≥ 24 shows high accuracy to discriminate AUB.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To map the transition process from the perspective of pediatricians and their adolescent patients, and to suggest a transition protocol. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in a pediatric outpatient clinic of a public tertiary hospital. Pediatricians answered a questionnaire about the transition process, and that was evaluated in a descriptive manner. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) on health autonomy was answered by the adolescents and the analysis was performed using the χ2 and Mann-Whitney tests. p<0.05 were considered significant. Results: 31 pediatricians (16 residents, 15 supervisors) were enrolled, with a mean age of 40.1 (±16.9), 87% women, with years working in Pediatrics ranging from 2 to 45 years (median of 5 years). Most doctors agreed that there was no transition plan, but they stimulated the patient's autonomy and talked to the patient and family members about any existing chronic diseases. A total of 102 adolescent patients participated, with a median age of 15; 56% were female. The TRAQ median was 58, with similar scores between females and males, and higher scores in those older than 16 years of age (Mann-Whitney U test, p=0.01). The patients reported ease in face-to-face communication with their doctors, but great difficulty in talking about health issues over the phone. Conclusions: Even without a transition protocol, adolescents developed several self-care skills as they aged. The lack of a transitional protocol led to conflicting opinions, which reinforces the need for improvement. We suggest a flowchart and transition protocol.
Resumo Objetivo: Mapear o processo de transição na perspectiva de pediatras e de seus pacientes adolescentes bem como sugerir um protocolo de transição. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, transversal, realizado em um Ambulatório de Pediatria de um hospital público terciário. Pediatras responderam a um questionário sobre o processo de transição, que foi avaliado de forma qualitativa. O Questionário de Avaliação do Preparo para a Transição (TRACS) foi respondido pelos adolescentes, e a análise foi feita com testes do qui-quadrado e de Mann-Whitney. Valores p<0,05 foram considerados significantes. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 31 pediatras (16 residentes, 15 supervisores), com média de idade de 40,1 (±16,9) anos, 87% do sexo feminino, tempo de atuação na Pediatria variando de dois a 45 anos, com mediana de cinco anos. A maioria dos médicos concordava que não havia um plano de transição, mas eles estimulavam a autonomia do paciente e conversavam com pacientes e familiares sobre qualquer doença crônica presente. Participaram da pesquisa 102 pacientes adolescentes, com mediana de idade de 15 anos, 56% do sexo feminino. A mediana do TRACS foi de 58, com escores semelhantes entre os sexos feminino e masculino, e escores superiores nos maiores de 16 anos (teste U de Mann-Whitney, p=0,01). Os pacientes relataram facilidade na comunicação presencial com seus médicos, mas grande dificuldade para falar sobre questões de saúde por telefone. Conclusões: Mesmo sem protocolo de transição, os adolescentes desenvolveram várias habilidades de autocuidado com o avanço da idade. A falta de protocolo levou a opiniões conflitantes, reforçando a necessidade de melhor estruturação. Os autores sugerem a criação de um fluxograma e um protocolo de transição.