Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)
Background: Erectile dysfunction represents an important health problem and the instrument most frequently used for the evaluation of its evaluation is the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Aim: Due to lack of adaptation and validation for Spanish-speaking populations, this study ai...
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| author | Pablo Vallejo-Medina, PhD José Pablo Saffon, MA Ana Álvarez-Muelas, MA |
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| description | Background: Erectile dysfunction represents an important health problem and the instrument most frequently used for the evaluation of its evaluation is the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Aim: Due to lack of adaptation and validation for Spanish-speaking populations, this study aimed to adapt and validate the Colombian version of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Methods: Two independent samples were evaluated. One used to validate the scale and the other to calculate cut-off point of this version, with 2,021 men from the general population and outpatients from a clinic. The age range was 18 to 75 years old (M = 37.80; SD = 14.06). The second sample included 74 men, 64.9% did not meet DSM-5 criteria for erectile dysfunction, and 35.1% meet DSM-5 criteria to ED. Age range was 19 to 73 years old (M = 40.38; SD = 13.22). Outcomes: All participants answered the Spanish versions of the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) and the Massachusetts General Health-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire. Results: The Colombian version of IIEF-5 showed adequate psychometric properties, confirmed the one-dimension factorization of the scale, and showed adequate evidence of reliability and validity. Significant differences were observed in the IIEF-5 total score between the non-clinical and clinical groups who meet DSM-5 criteria for erectile dysfunction, with a large effect size. Also, the cut-off the Colombian version was set to 16, with an area under the curve of 94.9%. Clinical Implications: The Colombian version of the IIEF-5 is a useful evaluation instrument that provides to determine the presence of erectile dysfunction compatible with DSM-5 criteria. Strengths & Limitations: The inventory reports adequate psychometric properties, a confirmed one-dimensional structure, evidence of reliability and validity, and the first cut-off point for Hispanic populations. A more in-depth evaluation of the diagnosis of ED and thus replication in other Spanish-speaking countries and sexual minorities is recommended. Conclusion: The Spanish version of the IIEF-5 is a useful evaluation tool for identifying erectile dysfunction, following DSM-5 criteria.Vallejo-Medina P, Saffon JP, Álvarez-Muelas A Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Sex Med 2022;10:100461. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b2affc0683e440f99b87576b01f327022023-09-02T04:19:33ZengOxford University PressSexual Medicine2050-11612022-02-01101100461Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)Pablo Vallejo-Medina, PhD0José Pablo Saffon, MA1Ana Álvarez-Muelas, MA2SexLabKL, School of Psychology, Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá, Colombia; Corresponding Author: Pablo Vallejo-Medina, PhD, SexLabKL, School of Psychology, Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá, ColombiaBoston Medical Group, Bogotá, ColombiaCentro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento (CIMCYC) Universidad de Granada, Granada, SpainBackground: Erectile dysfunction represents an important health problem and the instrument most frequently used for the evaluation of its evaluation is the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Aim: Due to lack of adaptation and validation for Spanish-speaking populations, this study aimed to adapt and validate the Colombian version of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Methods: Two independent samples were evaluated. One used to validate the scale and the other to calculate cut-off point of this version, with 2,021 men from the general population and outpatients from a clinic. The age range was 18 to 75 years old (M = 37.80; SD = 14.06). The second sample included 74 men, 64.9% did not meet DSM-5 criteria for erectile dysfunction, and 35.1% meet DSM-5 criteria to ED. Age range was 19 to 73 years old (M = 40.38; SD = 13.22). Outcomes: All participants answered the Spanish versions of the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) and the Massachusetts General Health-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire. Results: The Colombian version of IIEF-5 showed adequate psychometric properties, confirmed the one-dimension factorization of the scale, and showed adequate evidence of reliability and validity. Significant differences were observed in the IIEF-5 total score between the non-clinical and clinical groups who meet DSM-5 criteria for erectile dysfunction, with a large effect size. Also, the cut-off the Colombian version was set to 16, with an area under the curve of 94.9%. Clinical Implications: The Colombian version of the IIEF-5 is a useful evaluation instrument that provides to determine the presence of erectile dysfunction compatible with DSM-5 criteria. Strengths & Limitations: The inventory reports adequate psychometric properties, a confirmed one-dimensional structure, evidence of reliability and validity, and the first cut-off point for Hispanic populations. A more in-depth evaluation of the diagnosis of ED and thus replication in other Spanish-speaking countries and sexual minorities is recommended. Conclusion: The Spanish version of the IIEF-5 is a useful evaluation tool for identifying erectile dysfunction, following DSM-5 criteria.Vallejo-Medina P, Saffon JP, Álvarez-Muelas A Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Sex Med 2022;10:100461.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2050116121001410IIEF-5Erectile dysfunctionSpanishDSM-5Sexual functionMen |
| spellingShingle | Pablo Vallejo-Medina, PhD José Pablo Saffon, MA Ana Álvarez-Muelas, MA Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) Sexual Medicine IIEF-5 Erectile dysfunction Spanish DSM-5 Sexual function Men |
| title | Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) |
| title_full | Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) |
| title_fullStr | Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) |
| title_short | Colombian Clinical Validation of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) |
| title_sort | colombian clinical validation of the international index of erectile function iief 5 |
| topic | IIEF-5 Erectile dysfunction Spanish DSM-5 Sexual function Men |
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