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Development and Psychometric Testing of a Sexual Concerns Questionnaire for Kidney Transplant Recipients
Rebecca J Muehrer1, Dorothy M Lanuza, Roger L Brown
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|December 18, 2015
Summary
The Sexual Concerns Questionnaire (SCQ) is a new, reliable tool to assess sexual concerns in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients. This validated measure aids in understanding and addressing the sexual health needs of KTx patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Psychometrics
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients.
- Assessing sexual concerns is crucial for improving quality of life in KTx patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically test the Sexual Concerns Questionnaire (SCQ).
- To provide a validated instrument for measuring sexual concerns in KTx recipients.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis for construct validity.
- Invariance testing across demographic and clinical subgroups.
- Reliability assessment using Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, and test-retest methods.
Main Results:
- A 7-factor solution demonstrated good model fit.
- Construct validity was supported by hypothesized relationships.
- The SCQ exhibited configural and weak invariance across subgroups.
- High reliability was confirmed for the SCQ.
Conclusions:
- The SCQ is a psychometrically sound measure.
- The SCQ is a valid and reliable tool for assessing sexual concerns in KTx recipients.
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