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Validation of the Malay version of the p-QOL questionnaire

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Abstract

Introduction

This study aimed to translate and validate the P-QOL questionnaire in the Malay language.

Methods

The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into the Malay language and subsequently back-translated to English. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visited the gynecology outpatient clinic of UKMMC, UMMC and IIUM between January 2016 and May 2017 completed the P-QOL questionnaires and were assessed for POP-Q staging.

Results

One hundred twenty patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and 180 asymptomatic patients were included. The Cronbach’s alpha for each domain was > 0.70, which confirmed that there was a highly acceptable internal consistency. The value varied between 0.88 (role limitation) and 0.912 (sleep/energy). Test-retest reliability showed a significant correlation between the total scores for each domain (p < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between P-QOL domain scores and vaginal examination findings (POP-Q). With a higher POP-Q stage, a higher impact on the quality of life was detected in symptomatic patients. The total scores from all domains were significantly higher in symptomatic patients.

Conclusion

The Malay translated version of the P-QOL questionnaire is a reliable, consistent, and valid instrument for assessing the severity of the symptoms and impact on the quality of life among women with uterovaginal prolapse. It is easily understood, administered, and self-completed by patients.

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Acknowledgments

The authors thank the O&G Department of University Malaya Medical Center, Associate Prof. Dr. Su-Yen Khong and the O&G Department of the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and Associate Prof. Dr. Zalina Nusee for their contributions. This study was presented at 25th Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynecology Society of Malaysia and was awarded Best Poster Presentation (Gynecology).

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This study was unfunded.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Rima Anggrena Dasrilsyah, Beng Kwang Ng, Ixora Kamisan Atan & Pei Shan Lim

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia

    Rima Anggrena Dasrilsyah

  3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Su-Yen Khong

  4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia

    Zalina Nusee

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Rima Anggrena Dasrilsyah, Beng Kwang Ng, Ixora Kamisan, Su-Yen Khong, and Zalina Nusee were involved in data collection; analysis and interpretation; manuscript writing. Pei Shan Lim contributed to the conception of this study, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript writing, and revising it critically. All authors critically revised the first draft and approved the final version.

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Dasrilsyah, R.A., Ng, B.K., Atan, I.K. et al. Validation of the Malay version of the p-QOL questionnaire. Int Urogynecol J 32, 3163–3167 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-020-04362-w

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