Turkish Version of Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire

NCT07090213 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: bvubcinar03
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 113
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This prospective, multicentre observational study translates the 13-item Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire (PPSSQ) from French to Turkish, culturally adapts it, and evaluates its reliability, validity and responsiveness in Turkish-speaking women covering from pelvic floor surgery.

Conditions

Surgery; Maternal, Uterus or Pelvic Organs, Affecting Fetus

Keywords

validation; cultural adaptation; pelvic surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire

  The Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire (PPSSQ) is a 13-question self-questionnaire validated in a population of sexually active women or not, operated on for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse by laparoscopy or vaginal surgery, with or without mesh. The domains are "Sexual Health" and "Discomfort and Pain." The questionnaire is calculated out of 100 points, with a higher score indicating better sexual function.

  1 week

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

  1 week

Interventions

Survey using a questionnaire OTHER

Eighty women, determined by the number of questions times the rule of 10, will be asked to fill out the Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire - PPSSQ and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaires and will be asked to fill out the PPSSQ again 7 days later for test-retest reliability.

Also known as: Permission was obtained from the original owner of Pelvi-Perineal Surgery Sexuality Questionnaire - PPSSQ for the Turkish cultural adaptation, validity and reliability study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: No. Participant eligibility is based on assigned sex at birth (biological female).
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women who have had pelvic surgery more than 12 months ago and have been sexually active for the past three months.

You may qualify if:

• Having had pelvic surgery more than 12 months ago
• Being sexually active for the last three months
• Being literate

You may not qualify if:

• Not having had a sexual partner for at least three months
• Receiving anti-estrogen therapy for any reason
• Having a history of gynecological or breast cancer
• Not understanding written Turkish

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Betul Cinar, PhD

  Bezmialem Vakif University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2025
• First Posted: July 29, 2025
• Study Start: July 22, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 5, 2025
• Study Completion: January 5, 2026
• Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

TU (1)