Sexual satisfaction and sexual function in women with gynecologic cancer: validation of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 944-950
Author(s):  
Jian Tao Lee ◽  
Ya Lan Hu ◽  
Helene H Lin ◽  
Hsu-Min Tseng
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Fit Index

ObjectiveTo date, there are few validated multidimensional measures of sexual satisfaction that have been translated and empirically validated among Chinese speaking women with gynecologic cancer. The study was undertaken to validate the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women and to examine sexual satisfaction and sexual functioning in a sample of women with gynecologic cancer.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in 209 women, of which 106 had gynecologic cancer and 103 were in the non-cancer group with no history of cancer. Self-evaluations included the Female Sexual Function Index and Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women Traditional Chinese version. Analyses for internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and construct validity were performed. Analysis of variance was conducted for group comparison on sexual satisfaction and sexual functioning.ResultsThe Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women Traditional Chinese version showed good internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s α=0.965) and acceptable test–retest reliability (r=0.954). The confirmatory factor analysis on the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women Traditional Chinese version suggested the goodness of fit indices (χ²/df, root mean square residual, goodness of fit index, normed-fit index, comparative fit index, and adjusted goodness of fit index) were good. The women with gynecologic cancer gave significantly lower ratings (mean 102.18) than those without cancer (mean 118.09) for each of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women Traditional Chinese version domains and total score. Significant differences between women with cancer (mean 13.08) and without cancer (mean 22.92) were noted for each of the Female Sexual Function Index domains and total scores (all p<0.0001).ConclusionsThis translated version of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women appears to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring multifaceted components of sexual satisfaction in the general and clinical population of women rooted in Chinese culture.

Female Sexual Function Index—Chinese Version

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Sun ◽  
Chunying Li ◽  
Lina Jin ◽  
Yangjun Fan ◽  
Dongmei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index

scholarly journals Associations between sexual satisfaction and function and the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms among men in a rural sub-Saharan African community

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Macnab ◽  
Lynn Stothers ◽  
Jonathan Berkowitz ◽  
Stacy Elliott ◽  
Francis Bajunirwe
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Sexual Drive ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary

Introduction: The recognized association between erectile dysfunction (ED) with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from high-income countries is unreported from Africa. Authentic figures on prevalence of ED and LUTS from Africa are scarce in the literature. This study was conducted to quantify sexual function and satisfaction among Ugandan men in relation to LUTS severity. Methods: A convenience sample of men participating in a parallel, cross-sectional survey was used. The population, men >55 years living in Sheema district, Uganda, were recruited into two cohorts: those living in the community and those seeking clinic care due to bother from LUTS. This was to ensure inclusion of a full spectrum of LUTS. The instruments were the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) to quantify LUTS and the Epstein Inventory (EI) to assess four measures of sexual functioning. Bivariate analysis compared community and clinic cohort participants, LUTS severity, and each sexual functioning item with two-sample t-tests for means and Chi-square tests of independence for categorical versions. Results: Participants included 415 men (238 community and 177 clinic) at mean age of 67.5 years vs. 62.9 (p<0.001) with mean IPSS of 9.32 vs. 17.07 (p≤0.001). Lower mean satisfaction with sexual activity and frequency of erections occurred in the clinic cohort (p≤0.001). Overall, all four questions assessing dissatisfaction with sexual function were significantly correlated with worsening LUTS; sexual satisfaction and frequency of sexual drive were also influenced by age and low levels of education. Conclusions: These are the first data describing the severity relationship between LUTS and ED in African men. Respondents reported dissatisfaction in the past year with the level of their sexual activity, frequency of sexual drive, ability to have erections, and sexual performance that related statistically to the severity of their LUTS.

scholarly journals Insights from Assessment Type of Sexual Problems and Sexual Satisfaction in Women: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Manuela Peixoto
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Sexual Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Specific Question ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Female Sexual Functioning

Female sexual functioning and satisfaction are impaired by the presence of sexual difficulties. Current study aims to analyze the differences on sexual satisfaction in women according to types of sexual problems (absence of sexual problems, self-perceived and assessed by the FSFI cut-off). A total of 329 women answered to a specific question about presence of self-perceived sexual problems, the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women, and the Female Sexual Functioning Index. Main findings revealed that sexually health women had better levels of sexual satisfaction when compared to women who self-report sexual difficulties and women who scored clinical levels in FSFI. Also, women who scored clinical levels in FSFI scored lower on sexual satisfaction compared to women who self-report sexual difficulties. Female sexual satisfaction was negatively affected by sexual difficulties assessed according to the FSFI cut-off. Although with lower impact, self-perceived sexual problems also affect negatively sexual satisfaction in women.

scholarly journals Psychometric Testing of the Support and Control in Birth Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuyu Liu ◽  
Yu-Ying Lu ◽  
Meei-ling Gau ◽  
Chieh-Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
External Control ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background The Support and Control in Birth (SCIB) scale primarily measures the perceived support and control of expectant mothers during childbirth, thereby obtaining an understanding of their birth experiences. The advantages of this scale are its good reliability and validity and that it consolidates birth support and control. However, a Chinese version of the scale has yet to be developed. This study aim is evaluate the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Support and Control in Birth Scale (SCIB).Methods A total of 228 postpartum women participated in this study. The Chinese version of the SCIB (C-SCIB) scale was developed through a translation and back translation, followed by an evaluation of its expert validity and content validity. Cronbach's α and test-retest reliability were used to test the internal consistency reliability of the scale. In addition, criterion-related validity (predictive validity and concurrent validity) and construct validity were used to test the validity of the scale.Results 1. The confirmatory factor analysis results showed the overall goodness-of-fit was parsimony fit indices. 2. The reliability was .81, and its test-retest reliability was .96. 3. The criterion-related validity was test the predictive validity and concurrent validity. The predictive validity showed that a significant correlation ( r =.31, p <.01). There was a significant correlation between all the dimensions in the C-SCIB scale, such as internal control ( r =.15, p <.05), external control ( r =.30, p <.01), and support ( r =.21, p <.01). Furthermore, the concurrent validity showed a significant and moderate correlation ( r =.50, p < .01).Conclusion The C-SCIB scale was proven to have good reliability and validity, and thus can be used to measure the degree of support and the locus of control perceived by expectant women during labor.

scholarly journals Validation of the Six-item Female Sexual Function Index in Middle-Aged Brazilian Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (07) ◽  
pp. 432-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Lúcia Dall'Agno ◽  
Charles Francisco Ferreira ◽  
Fernanda Vargas Ferreira ◽  
Faustino R. Pérez-López ◽  
Maria Celeste Osório Wender
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Objective To validate the six-item female sexual function index (FSFI-6) in middle-aged Brazilian women. Methods Cross-sectional observational study, involving 737 (premenopausal n = 117, perimenopausal n = 249, postmenopausal n = 371) Brazilian sexually active women, aged between 40 and 55 years, not using hormonal contraceptive methods. The Brazilian FSFI-6 was developed from the translation and cultural adaptation of the Portuguese FSFI-6 version. The participants completed a general questionnaire, the FSFI-6, and the menopause rating scale (MRS). The validation was performed by AMOS 16.0 software (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) for a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The chi-square of degrees of freedom (χ2/df), the comparative fit index (CFI), the Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) and the root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) were used as indices of goodness of fit. Cronbach α coefficient was used for internal consistency. Results The process of cultural adaptation has not altered the Brazilian FSFI-6, as compared with the original content. The CFA for the FSFI-6 score showed an acceptable fit (χ2/df = 3.434, CFI = 0.990, TLI = 0.980, RMSEA = 0.058, 90% confidence interval (90%CI) = 0.033–0.083, p ≤ 0.001) and a good reliability was established in FSFI-6 and MRS (Cronbach α = 0.840 and = 0.854, respectively). In addition, 53.5% of the sample had low sexual function. Conclusion The FSFI-6 was translated and adapted to the Brazilian culture and is a consistent and reliable tool for female sexual dysfunction screening in Brazilian middle-aged women.

Development and Psychometric Testing of the Croatian Version of the Job Satisfaction Scale in Hospital Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Barać ◽  
Nada Prlić ◽  
Robert Lovrić ◽  
Sanja Kanisek ◽  
Lorna Dubac Nemet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Job Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Fit Index

Background and Purpose:The aim of the study was to develop and psychometrically test a Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) that measures attitudes toward job satisfaction among hospital nurses in Croatia.Methods:A cross-sectional design was applied with 584 nurses.Results:A seven-factor model of the measure was confirmed relative χ2= 2.8, goodness of fit index = .9, comparative fit index = .83. The Cronbach’s α was 0.83 for the total scale.Conclusion:The factor structure of the Croatian version of the JSS was found to be similar to that of the original scale, and it is valid and reliable for measuring attitudes toward job satisfaction among hospital nurses. JSS allows the comparison of self-reported job satisfaction among hospital nurses in different countries and cultures.

Effect of aripiprazole adjunctive to antidepressants on sexual functioning: A subgroup analysis of a 52-week open-label safety study (CN138–164)

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 631-631
Author(s):  
R. Gismondi ◽  
A. Clayton ◽  
R. Baker ◽  
R. Forbes ◽  
S.V. Marler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Similar Degree ◽  
Inadequate Response ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Safety Study ◽  
Improvement Score

IntroductionThis presentation addresses impacts of adjunctive aripiprazole (AA) in major depressive disorder (MDD).ObjectiveAssess impacts of long-term (≤52 weeks) open-label AA to ADT on efficacy, sexual function and weight change in MDD.MethodsData were analyzed post-hoc from de novo patients enrolled in an open-label safety study of AA after inadequate response to one or more ADT. Three ADT classes were included: SSRIs, SNRIs, and a noradrenaline-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, bupropion.Global well-being with AA was assessed (mean change in CGI-S score from baseline by ADT). Sexual functioning was assessed by Sexual Function Inventory (SFI) items: interest in sex, sexual arousal, achievement of orgasm, erection maintenance and sexual satisfaction. Item 6 captured change in the overall improvement score. Weight change at Week 52 (last observation carried forward) was assessed.ResultsOverall mean change in CGI-S (n = 285) by Week 52 was -1.5. Mean changes in CGI-S from baseline scores (4.2-4.4) were: escitalopram (n=64) -1.5, venlafaxine XL (n = 48) -1.4, sertraline (n = 39) -1.7, fluoxetine (n = 41) -1.3, paroxetine or CR (n = 37) -1.5 and bupropion XL or SR (n = 46) -1.4. Improvements on SFI items (n = 155) ranged from -0.2 (sexual satisfaction) to -0.6 (interest in sex and orgasm). Mean overall improvement score (3.8) indicated mild-to-moderate sexual dysfunction. All AA groups experienced a mean weight increase (range +1.8 kg [sertraline] to +3.3 kg [fluoxetine]).ConclusionsAA moderately improved CGI-S scores (to a similar degree) when added to three different classes of ADTs. Sexual functioning in patients on ADT modestly improved after adding aripiprazole to ADT.

scholarly journals Development of a Scale for Assessing the Meaning of Participation in Care Prevention Group Activities Provided by Local Governments in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4499
Author(s):  
Ryu Sasaki ◽  
Michiyo Hirano
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Fit Index

The meaning of participation in care prevention group activities may encourage continuous participation, making older adults active and healthy throughout their lives. This study developed a scale to assess the meaning of participation in care prevention group activities. It involved 427 participants in care prevention group activities (CPGAs) in Japan who filled out a self-administered questionnaire between October 2017 and February 2018. The meaning of participation was assessed using 15 items. In total, there were 379 valid responses. A factor analysis yielded two factors: “promotion of self-growth” and “enrichment of daily life”. The goodness of fit index (GFI), comparative fit index (CFI), and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) were satisfactory (GFI = 0.923; CFI = 0.960; RMSEA = 0.073). Cronbach’s α was 0.939 for the entire scale. The scale scores were significantly correlated with scores of the social activity-related daily life satisfaction scale and Ikigai-9. The scale’s reliability and validity were confirmed, indicating its usability for promoting care prevention efforts.

scholarly journals PD44-09 EFFECT OF FLIBANSERIN ON SEXUAL FUNCTIONING: AN ANALYSIS OF FEMALE SEXUAL FUNCTION INDEX DOMAINS

2017 ◽  
Vol 197 (4S) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Krychman ◽  
James Yuan ◽  
Krista Barbour ◽  
Robert Kissling ◽  
Leonard Derogatis
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index
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