(Q29844)
Statements
Transgender men and transmasculine individuals report a variety of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but little is known about LUTS in this population. (English)
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS (English)
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One of the obstacles is the lack of validated questionnaires. (English)
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS (English)
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This study was aimed at validating the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-LUTS), which measures filling, voiding, and incontinence symptoms, in transmasculine individuals. (English)
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS (English)
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This is an observational validation study that included transmasculine individuals receiving care within a single tertiary care hospital system. (English)
METHODS (English)
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Construct validity was assessed by comparing the ICIQ-LUTS with severity of LUTS as measured by the Urinary Distress Inventory-Short Form (UDI-6), and concurrent validity by the association between ICIQ-LUTS and the Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC). (English)
METHODS (English)
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Discriminant validity was determined by comparing ICIQ-LUTS scores in those with and those without self-reported LUTS. (English)
METHODS (English)
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Spearman correlation, t test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for data analysis. (English)
METHODS (English)
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A total of 131 respondents were included in the analysis. (English)
RESULTS (English)
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Only two individuals (1.5%) reported prior vaginectomy and/or phalloplasty. (English)
RESULTS (English)
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Concurrent validity was demonstrated by a significant association between ICIQ-LUTS subscales and PPBC (filling p < 0.001, voiding p < 0.001, incontinence p < 0.001). (English)
RESULTS (English)
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Construct validity was demonstrated by a significant correlation between ICIQ-LUTS and UDI-6 (filling ρ = 0.76, p < 0.001; voiding ρ = 0.48, p < 0.001; incontinence ρ = 0.61, p < 0.001). (English)
RESULTS (English)
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For discriminant validity, those with at least one self-reported LUTS had significantly higher (worse) ICIQ-LUTS subscale scores than those without self-reported LUTS. (English)
RESULTS (English)
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The ICIQ-LUTS is valid for measurement of LUTS severity in transmasculine individuals. (English)
CONCLUSIONS (English)
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This will be an important tool to use in future research to learn more about LUTS in this population. (English)
CONCLUSIONS (English)
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Fabiana M (English)
Kreines (English)
FM
Caroline K (English)
Cox (English)
CK
Sunni L (English)
Mumford (English)
SL
Heidi S (English)
Harvie (English)
HS
Lily A (English)
Arya (English)
LA
Uduak U (English)
Andy (English)
UU
21 October 2024
23 September 2024