Sexual function index adaptation for breast cancer patients (FSFI-BC)- translation and psychometric properties of Persian version.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective interventions to improve sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors need screening of these dysfunctions with a suitable instrument. The aim of present study was translation and identifying psychometric properties of Female Sexual Function Index - Adapted for Breast Cancer (FSFI-BC) which has been specifically developed for breast cancer survivors.

Method

This methodological study was performed between February 2017 and October 2018. 200 breast cancer survivors in stage 1 or 2 who were selected through convenience sampling method, completed the questionnaire. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach's alfa and test re-test analysis and construct validity was performed through confirmatory (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis( EFA).

Results

Six fac

SUBMITTER: Masjoudi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809462 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature