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1Department of Adult Health Nursing, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA.
Summary
The Wilmoth Sexual Behaviors Questionnaire-Female (WSBQ-F) was developed and validated for assessing female sexual behaviors. This reliable and valid tool aids in understanding sexual health in women, including those with breast cancer.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Sexual Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Female sexual behavior is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being.
- Validated instruments are needed to accurately assess sexual behaviors in diverse female populations.
- Breast cancer and its treatments can significantly impact female sexual function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Wilmoth Sexual Behaviors Questionnaire-Female (WSBQ-F).
- To assess the reliability and validity of the WSBQ-F in a sample of women with and without breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 54-item questionnaire with 8 subscales using a Likert-type scale.
- Content validity index (CVI) calculation.
- Exploratory factor analysis and known groups method for construct validity.
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and test-retest reliability assessment.
Main Results:
- Obtained an Index of Content Validity of 1.00.
- Internal consistency reliability was .94 for the total scale and ranged from 0.52 to 0.94 for subscales.
- Test-retest reliability was .81 for the total scale and ranged from .58 to .88 for subscales.
Conclusions:
- The Wilmoth Sexual Behaviors Questionnaire-Female (WSBQ-F) demonstrates good reliability and validity.
- The WSBQ-F is a suitable measure for assessing female sexual behaviors.
- This validated tool can be utilized in clinical and research settings for women's sexual health assessment.
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