Aims To enable the use of ICIQ‐FLUTS, ICIQ‐FLUTS‐long‐form (ICIQ‐FLUTS‐LF), ICIQ‐LUTS‐quality‐of‐life (ICIQ‐LUTSqol), and ICIQ‐FLUTS sexual functions (ICIQ‐FLUTSsex) in Turkish speaking women, questionnaires were translated into Turkish and validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change were evaluated in women suffering from urinary incontinence (UI). Materials and Methods Permissions were obtained from ICIQ Advisory Board, English versions of the questionnaires were initially translated into Turkish, then back‐translated into English and translations were modified according to recommendations of ICIQ Advisory Board. Pilot testing was performed in 10 women. Validity (content/face validity and discriminant validity), reliability (test‐retest reliability and internal consistency), and sensitivity to change were evaluated. Results A total of 58 women with UI completed ICIQ‐FLUTS, ICIQ‐LUTSqol, and the ICIQ‐FLUTS‐LF, and 37 who were sexually active completed ICIQ‐FLUTSsex. All women completed same questionnaires 15 days later. More than 90% of women thought that the questions were clear, unequivocal, and comprehensive. Missing data were less than 1% indicating adequate content/face validity. Cronbach's α coefficients were .933 (ICIQ‐FLUTS), .979 (ICIQ‐LUTSqol), .865 (ICIQ‐FLUTS‐LF), and .863 (ICIQ‐FLUTSsex), representing adequate internal consistency. Kappa values and intraclass correlation coefficient for individual items were over 0.70, indicating adequate test‐retest reliability. A total of 52 healthy volunteers completed ICIQ‐FLUTS and ICIQ‐FLUTS‐LF, 30 completed ICIQ‐LUTSqol, and 30 sexually active healthy volunteers completed ICIQ‐FLUTSsex. All four questionnaires had good discriminant validity. Twenty‐eight women with UI were analyzed 3 months after treatment. There was significant improvement in four questionnaires in correlation with pre‐ and posttreatment bladder diary results showing good sensitivity to change. Conclusion Turkish versions of four ICIQ modules were shown valid and reliable and can be used in Turkish speaking women in the evaluation of UI.
Background: This study was planned as comparative and descriptive in order to measure and evaluate the knowledge and attitudes regarding early diagnosis of women with and without a family history of cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of the relatives of female patients (N=253) who were admitted to Istanbul University of Medicine. Women with a family history of cervical cancer formed the case group, while those without family history of cervical cancer constituted the control group. Two distinct data collection tools, a questionnaire and the Miller Behavioral Style Scale (MBSS), were used in order to obtain data for evaluation with SPSS for Windows 20.0 statistics package program. Results: It was found that 61.0% of the case group with family history of cervical cancer and 19.0% of the control group without family history of cervical cancer were using early diagnostic methods. Thus the presence of an individual with cervical cancer in the family affected the attitudes towards early diagnosis. It was further found that the level of knowledge on cervical cancer and PAP smear test was higher in the case group, which was more sensitive with regard to being informed about cervical cancer as compared to general society. However, the average MBSS scores were not significantly different compared to the control group. Conclusions: It was noted that, women participating this study knowledgeable, but this did not necessarily transform into better behavior.
Transobturator tape surgery in the management of SUI is safe and efficient in improving QOL, has high success and patient satisfaction, and low postoperative morbidity rates even in women aged ≥65 years.
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