The menstrual distress questionnaire (MEDI-Q): reliability and validity of the English version

Autor: Emanuele Cassioli, Eleonora Rossi, Giulia Melani, Marco Faldi, Alessandra H. Rellini, Robert B. Wyatt, Chelsea Oester, Silvia Vannuccini, Felice Petraglia, Valdo Ricca, Giovanni Castellini
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Gynecological Endocrinology, Vol 39, Iss 1 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 09513590
1473-0766
0951-3590
DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2023.2227275
Popis: Background Menstrual cycle has a significant impact on women’s health from different perspectives, both physically and psychologically. The assessment of menstrual-related distress is of pivotal clinical interest, especially in women with chronic exposure to abnormal bleeding or pain. The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q) is a new tool originally developed in Italian that comprehensively evaluates menstrual-related distress.Objective To validate the English version of the MEDI-Q in an English-speaking population.Methods The study consisted of two phases: an initial translation phase of the original Italian version of the MEDI-Q, and a data collection phase to validate the new English version among 288 native English-speaking women.Results The English version of MEDI-Q showed excellent psychometric properties, with high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Construct validity was supported by significant correlations between MEDI-Q scores and scores on measures of psychological distress and premenstrual symptoms.Conclusions The English version of the MEDI-Q is a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of menstrual distress and its impact on psychological well-being. This tool can be utilized in research and clinical settings to comprehensively investigate the impact of menstruation on various populations, identify and monitor menstruation-related disorders promptly and effectively, and to evaluate the effectiveness of targeted treatments for menstrual distress.
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