Reliability and Validity of Malayalam Version of 5-Item International Index of Erectile Function
Introduction: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem affecting men and it also negatively impacts mental health. A self administered questionnaire which is validated in local language will help in better detection of ED. Aim: To assess the reliability and validity of Malayalam version of...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15391/50571_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(PS_SHU)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem
affecting men and it also negatively impacts mental health. A self
administered questionnaire which is validated in local language
will help in better detection of ED.
Aim: To assess the reliability and validity of Malayalam version
of 5 item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) in the
Malayali population of India.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study
was done in Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram,
India. A total of 136 subjects were recruited into the study after
taking written informed consent. Subjects were divided into two
groups. Group I included 68 subjects who had complaints of ED
and group II included 68 subjects who had no complaints of ED.
The subjects were administered Malayalam translated IIEF-5 at
baseline and after four weeks.
Results: Internal consistency of the Malayalam IIEF-5 was
assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and the whole scale had an
excellent internal consistency of 0.90. The 5 items had an overall
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.91 showing a good
test retest reliability. The Malayalam version was also highly
sensitive and specific to the change in ED after four weeks.
Conclusion: This study shows that the Malayalam version of
IIEF-5 is a reliable and valid tool for assessment of ED, making it
useful as an initial screening tool in a clinical setting. The ease of
administering and favourable diagnostic properties of Malayalam
IIEF-5 can help in the reducing the number of undiagnosed cases
of ED. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |