The Sexual Function and Influence of Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire (SF-IUIQ) - Assessing Sexual Function of Urinary Incontinent Women in South Africa
S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
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13(3): 98-103, 2007.
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ABSTRACT
Objective. To develop and psychometrically validate a questionnaire that assesses sexual function of urinary incontinent women in South Africa and the influence of inconti- nence on their sexual function. Design. A prospective descriptive study. Setting. Urogynaecology and gynaecology outpatient clinics at Tygerberg Hospital; Stellenbosch University; South Africa. Subjects. All patients attending the urogynaecology or gynaecology outpatient clinic at Tygerberg Hospital; who were older than 18 years; not pregnant and could communicate in either Afrikaans or eng. Outcome measures. The content validity; reliability (internal consistency) and construct validity (convergent and discrimi- nant validity) of the Sexual Function and Influence of Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire (SF-IUIQ). Results. Of the subjects 33were not sexually active. Sexual quality of life was significantly influenced by urinary incontinence in 37.7of individuals. Leakage during sexual activity occurred in 32.Conclusions. The SF-IUIQ is a reliable and valid measure of sexual function in urinary incontinent women; and ofthe influence of urinary incontinence on sexual function
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Conducta Sexual
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Incontinencia Urinaria
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Mujeres
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
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2007
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