The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-15): Validation and Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Greek Version in MS Patients

Tzitzika, Moira; Daoultzis, C. C.; Konstantinidis, Charalampos; Kordoutis, Panos

doi:10.1007/s11195-020-09635-2

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“…The convergent analysis confirmed the expected relationship between the MSISQ-15 questionnaire and dimension of SERs of FSH and FSM-2 tools, dimension which assess the sexual dysfunction. This correlation between MSISQ-15 and questionnaires which evaluate sexual dysfunction such as the Female Sexual Function Index or the International Index of Erectile Function has been obtained in other validation studies of the questionnaire ( Noordhoff et al, 2018 ; Przydacz et al, 2021 ; Tzitzika et al, 2021 ; Dogan et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…The CFA showed that the structure of the Spanish version of the MSISQ-15 presented a good fit to the data such that the translation maintained the sense and directionality of the items of the original version and therefore, also showed agreement with the dimensions they intended to evaluate ( Foley et al, 2013 ), as in the French version ( Lefebvre et al, 2023 ). Like the other versions of this questionnaire ( Foley et al, 2013 ; Noordhoff et al, 2018 ; Monti et al, 2020 ; Przydacz et al, 2021 ; Tzitzika et al, 2021 ; Dogan et al, 2022 ; Lefebvre et al, 2023 ), this tool presented an adequate internal consistency with an alpha of 0.89, which was higher than that recommended in the literature ( α > 0.7) ( Browne & Cudeck, 1993 ).…”

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confidence: 64%

“…Either of the two aforementioned tools can be used by health professionals, although the 15-item version is shorter and does not show reduced psychometric properties ( Foley et al, 2013 ). Although the MSISQ-15 questionnaire has been validated and adapted to other languages ( Noordhoff et al, 2018 ; Monti et al, 2020 ; Przydacz et al, 2021 ; Tzitzika et al, 2021 ; Dogan et al, 2022 ; Lefebvre et al, 2023 ), it has not yet been adapted and validated for Spanish environments, so there is currently no questionnaire available with which to measure sexuality specifically in people with MS in Spain. Therefore, the objectives of this study were: (1) to cross-culturally adapt and examine the psychometric properties of the MSISQ-15 in the Spanish context and (2) to examine the association between sexual dysfunction and other related factors.…”

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Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) into Spanish

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Cabañero‐Martínez

Escribano

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Background The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) is a valid and reliable tool to assess the sexuality of people with multiple sclerosis. The objectives of this study were: 1) to cross-culturally adapt and examine the psychometric properties of the MSISQ-15 in the Spanish context and 2) to examine the association between sexual dysfunction and other related factors. Methods We conducted a instrumental study. People diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and members of multiple sclerosis associations in Spain were included. The linguistic adaptation of the questionnaire was performed through a translation-back translation procedure. For the psychometric validation, the confirmatory factor analysis was used while the internal consistency was examined by the ordinal alpha test. The construct validity was examined by correlating the results with the Male Sexual Function (FSH), Female Sexual Function-2 (FSM-2), Dyadic Adjustment Scale-13 (EAD-13) and Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life Questionnaire (MusiQoL) questionnaires. Results A total of 208 participants were included. Both the fit of the Spanish version of the MSISQ-15 to the original scale and the internal consistency were adequate (α = 0.89). The construct validity showed correlations with the FSH, FSM-2, and MusiQoL but not with the EAD-13. Conclusions The Spanish version of the MSISQ-15 is a valid and reliable tool to assess the sexuality of people with multiple sclerosis in the Spanish context.

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Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) into Spanish

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“…Psychoeducational interventions and medical approaches for anxiety and depressive symptoms have shown a positive impact on SD [ 54 , 55 ]. Age may also be a predictive factor for SD among women with MS, with older individuals potentially experiencing more difficulties [ 49 , 56 , 57 ]. Neurological disability has also been related to SD.…”

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Reliability, validity and distribution of the Spanish female sexual function index in women with relapsing multiple sclerosis

Gil-Perotin,

Reddam,

González-Mingot

et al. 2023

BMC Women's Health

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Background The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a widely recognized tool for assessing sexual dysfunction (SD). However, its validation for Spanish women suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) has not yet been conducted. Aim The study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the 19-item Spanish version of the FSFI (svFSFI) in women with relapsing MS. Method A total of 137 women with relapsing MS from three Spanish centers participated in the study and completed the svFSFI. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were evaluated. The prevalence of SD in the study cohort was determined, and its association with clinical and sociodemographic variables was analyzed using bi- and multivariate regression analyses. Results The svFSFI demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability and substantial-to-excellent internal consistency in the context of relapsing MS. There was significant convergent validity in the intercorrelations of domains. Discriminant validity showed differences in SD between women with high and low neurological disability, as measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores. An exploratory factor analysis indicated a five-factor structure for the svFSFI. The prevalence of SD in the MS cohort was found to be 42.6%, with the ‘desire’ and ‘arousal’ domains being the most affected. Factors such as EDSS score, fatigue, depression, and having a stable partner were found to influence the total svFSFI score. Conclusion The study validates the svFSFI as a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating sexual dysfunction in Spanish women with MS.

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“…Subsequently, psychoeducational interventions and medical approaches of anxiety and depressive symptoms have shown a positive impact on SD [70,71]. Age may also be a predictive factor for SD among women with MS, with older individuals potentially experiencing more di culties [65,69,[72][73][74]. Neurological disability has also been related to SD.…”

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Reliability, Validity and Distribution of the Spanish Female Sexual Function Index in Women with Multiple Sclerosis

Gil-Perotin,

Reddam,

González-Mingot

et al. 2023

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The Spanish Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a widely used scale to assess sexual dysfunction (SD), but its validation in Spanish women with multiple sclerosis (MS) has not been done. This cross-sectional multicenter study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the 19-item Spanish version of FSFI (svFSFI) in 137 women with MS and evaluate the prevalence of SD and its association with clinical and sociodemographic variables. Results showed excellent test-retest reliability and substantial-to-excellent internal consistency for the svFSFI. Convergent validity was significant in domain intercorrelations. Discriminant validity revealed differences in SD between women with high and low neurological disability, measured with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores. Exploratory factor analysis suggested a five-factor structure for the svFSFI. The prevalence of SD in the MS cohort was 42.6%, with 'desire' and 'arousal' being the most affected spheres. Only EDSS, fatigue, depression, and having a stable partner influenced the total svFSFI. The study confirmed the svFSFI as suitable for evaluating SD in Spanish women with MS. MS predominantly affects young women, making SD a frequent occurrence in this population. The study's strengths include a relatively large multicenter cohort and being the first validation of the svFSFI in women with MS. However, disbalanced patient numbers in EDSS categories and lack of responsiveness evaluation to intervention are limitations. Overall, the svFSFI is a reliable and valid questionnaire to assess sexual spheres in women with MS, revealing the prevalence of SD in this population.

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The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-15): Validation and Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Greek Version in MS Patients

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) into Spanish

Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) into Spanish

Reliability, validity and distribution of the Spanish female sexual function index in women with relapsing multiple sclerosis

Reliability, Validity and Distribution of the Spanish Female Sexual Function Index in Women with Multiple Sclerosis

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