ArticleAmerican journal of obstetrics and gynecology2023
Validation of bladder health scales and function indices for women's research.
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- Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium-Update for Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).Neurourology and urodynamics · 2026Observational
- Response to Letter and Commentary: Cross-Sectional Associations of Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, and Emotional Support Seeking with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Bladder Health.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Abbreviated version of the Bladder Health Scales for women's research.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2026Article
- Associations of Self-Rated Deficits in Executive Function with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Adaptive Behaviors, and Bladder Health among Women.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2026Article
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- Ethnic and racial social identity, socioeconomic position, and women's bladder health.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2025Observational
- Association of Chronic Conditions With Bladder Health in Women: Cross-Sectional Results From the RISE FOR HEALTH Study.Preventing chronic disease · 2025Article
- Cross-Sectional Associations of Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, and Emotional Support Seeking with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Bladder Health.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- Bladder health in US women: population-based estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH study.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2025Article
- Associations of financial strain and unmet social needs with women's bladder health.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2025Article
- Reliability of Uroflowmetry Pattern Interpretation in Adult Women.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2024Observational
- Genital Pain and the Spectrum of Bladder-Related Symptoms: Findings from the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium RISE FOR HEALTH Study, USA.International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
- The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in-person assessment and biospecimen collection.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundExisting bladder-specific measures lack the ability to assess the full range of bladder health, from poor to optimal health.
objectiveThis study aimed to report evidence of validity of the self-administered, multidimensional bladder health scales and function indices for research in adult women. STUDY
designA cross-sectional population-based validation study with random assignment to paper or electronic administration was conducted using national address-based probability sampling supplemented by purposive sampling of women with lower urinary tract symptoms in 7 clinical research centers. Construct validity of the bladder health scales and function indices was guided by a multitrait-multimethod approach using health and condition-specific questionnaires, bladder diaries, expert ratings of bladder health, and noninvasive bladder function testing. Internal dimensional validity was evaluated using factor analysis; internal reliability was assessed using paired t-tests and 2-way mixed-effects intraclass correlation coefficient models. Chi-square, Fisher exact, or t-tests were used for mode comparisons. Convergent validity was evaluated using Pearson correlations with the external construct measures, and known-group validity was established with comparison of women known and unknown to be symptomatic of urinary conditions.
resultsThe sample included 1072 participants. Factor analysis identified 10 scales, with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.74 to 0.94. Intraclass correlation coefficients of scales ranged from 0.55 to 0.94. Convergent validity of the 10 scales and 6 indices ranged from 0.52 to 0.83. Known-group validity was confirmed for all scales and indices. Item distribution was similar by mode of administration.
conclusionThe paper and electronic forms of the bladder health scales and function indices are reliable and valid measures of bladder health for use in women's health research.
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