Assessment of Perinatal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms and Risk Factors: Measurement Properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire ( ICIQ ‐ PPHSAQ )

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the ICIQ-PPHSAQ for assessing pelvic floor dysfunction in perinatal health.
• Conducted a validation study of ICIQ-PPHSAQ
• Evaluated instrument's responsiveness across different domains
• Assessed risk factors and symptoms in perinatal health services
• ICIQ-PPHSAQ demonstrated strong validity and reliability
• Responsiveness was confirmed across several assessment domains
• Effectively identifies risk factors related to pelvic floor dysfunction