Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire

Authors : Seda Bicici Uluşahin, Özge Özkutlu, Nihan Kafa, Aydan Aytar

Pages : 56-67

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Publication Date : 2025-03-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q) is a new, reliable, and valid instrument developed in Italy to assess menstrual distress. The aim of the current study was to assess the psychometric properties of the MEDI-Q. Methods: MEDI-Q was translated into Turkish according to Beaton’s recommendations. 234 patients (mean age, 31 years; range, 19–50 years) were recruited for the study. The test– retest reliability was evaluated in 44 women after an interval of two weeks. Cronbach\\\'s alpha was used to verify the internal consistency while the test-retest reliability was estimated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Construct validity was analyzed using Pearson’s correlation analysis to compare with the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). Floor and ceiling effects were also evaluated. Results: The Turkish version of the MEDI-Q demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach\\\'s alpha, 0.82) and testretest reliability (ICC = 0.89). No significant correlations were found between age and the MEDI-Q total score or its subscales (p>0.05). Positive significant correlations were identified between the BSI-Global Severity Index, BSI-Positive Symptom Total, and BSI-Positive Symptom Distress Index with the MEDI-Q total score (r=0.207, p=0.001; r=0.229, p=0.000; r=0.176, p=0.007, respectively). The MEDI-Q score and BSI scores showed significant correlation, indicating construct validity. There were no floor and ceiling effects were found. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the MEDI-Q is reliable and valid for assessing menstruation distress in women whose native language is Turkish.
Keywords : Sıkıntı, Menstruasyon, Anket

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