Validation of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and presentation of norms in older women - 19/09/12
, J. Cadieux, BSc a, L. Villeneuve, PhD(c) a, M. Préville, Ph.D c, R. Boyer, Ph.D b
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The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a validated psychometric tool used to assess sexual function in women. However, past validations have focused on clinical populations and the questionnaire has been mainly used as a diagnostic tool to screen for sexual dysfunction. Even if this questionnaire has seldom been used for population studies, no validation was available in such settings with older francophone women. Therefore, we attempted to validate the FSFI in an older (65years and over), non-clinical population of francophone women living with their spouses in Quebec. The FSFI showed good reliability and comparable results when compared to past validations. Norms have been suggested for the 65–74years old and the 75years and over. Also, the issues concerning the high rate of non-respondents to this questionnaire in population-based studies are discussed. Moreover, recommendations were made regarding the use of questionnaires assessing sexual function in older women.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : FSFI, Validation, Older adults, Sexual function, Norms, Women
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 | Également en version française dans ce numéro : Dargis L, Trudel G, Cadieux J, Villeneuve L, Préville M, Boyer R. Validation de l’Index de la Fonction Sexuelle Féminine (IFSF) et présentation de normes chez les femmes aînées. |
Vol 21 - N° 3
P. 126-131 - juillet 2012 Retour au numéro
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