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Validation of web-based administration of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12)

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

We studied a web-based version of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12).

Methods

A randomized crossover study in which subjects completed both a web-based and paper-based version of the PISQ-12, with a 2-week separation between the completion of the two versions. Demographic data and questionnaire preferences were also assessed. Group 1 completed the web version first, and group 2 completed the paper version first.

Results

We recruited 52 women and 50 (96.2%) completed the study. Demographic data were similar for the two groups. There was no difference in total PISQ-12 score (P = 0.41) and a high degree of correlation between versions (r = 0.88). Women preferred the web-based PISQ-12 (77.6%) over the paper-based version.

Conclusion

The web-based version of the PISQ-12 is a reliable alternative to the standard paper-based version and was preferred by women in this study regardless of age, race, and education.

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Abbreviations

PISQ-12:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire 12

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This project was supported by award number UL1RR025747 from the National Center for Research Resources.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7570, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7570, USA

    Brent A. Parnell, Gena C. Dunivan, AnnaMarie Connolly, Mary L. Jannelli, Ellen C. Wells & Elizabeth J. Geller

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Parnell, B.A., Dunivan, G.C., Connolly, A. et al. Validation of web-based administration of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12). Int Urogynecol J 22, 357–361 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1297-8

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