Validation of the Iranian Version of the EHP-5 Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Goshtasebi Azita, Nematollahzadeh Maryam, Hariri Fatemeh Zahra, Montazeri Ali
Primary Institution: Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
The study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the EHP-5 questionnaire for Iranian women with endometriosis.
Conclusion
The Iranian version of the EHP-5 is a reliable and valid measure of quality of life for endometriosis patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The EHP-5 showed satisfactory reliability with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.71.
- The questionnaire effectively discriminated between women with and without infertility and PMS.
Takeaway
This study created a shorter questionnaire to help women with endometriosis understand their health better, and it works well in Iran.
Methodology
The EHP-5 was translated into Persian using a forward-backward procedure and validated with 199 women through reliability and validity testing.
Limitations
The study did not provide evidence for test-retest reliability or responsiveness to change.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 31.4 years, with 94.5% married and 43.3% university educated.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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