Validation of the partner version of the multidimensional vaginal penetration disorder questionnaire: A tool for clinical assessment of lifelong vaginismus in a sample of Iranian population

Molaeinezhad, Mitra; Khoei, Effat Merghati; Salehi, Mehrdad; Yousfy, Alireza; Roudsari, Robab Latifnejad

doi:10.4103/2277-9531.145913

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“…Increased fear of losing control during vaginal penetration in women with GPPPD (16) can reduce perceived penetration control and increase catastrophic pain recognition (17). A study on Iranian women with lifelong vaginismus showed that these women have similar experiences to women with sexual pain disorders (18). The effect of pain and pain prediction on the exacerbation of catastrophic thoughts and vaginal penetration fear are similar in women with sexual pain disorders (19).…”

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Sexual Cognition Among Iranian Women With Genital Pelvic Pain Disorder: A Short Communication

Roozbeh,

Ghasemi,

Rezaei Ghamsari

et al. 2023

J Educ Community Health

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Background: Genital misconceptions can lead to sex avoidance in women with genital pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD). Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the sexual cognition of Iranian women with GPPPD. Methods: This comparative analytical descriptive study was performed on 200 GPPPD and non-GPPPD Iranian women who referred to women’s clinics in Hormozgan province in 2021. In this study, availability samples were used, and data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and a localized vaginal penetration cognitive questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, and the significance level was assumed to be 0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 29.14±5.44 years. Mean scores for negative self-images, and catastrophic and control cognition were higher in the GPPPD group compared to the non-GPPPD group (P<0.001), while the mean scores of positive cognitions in the GPPPD group were lower (P<0.001). Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that the beliefs and knowledge of women with GPPD should be corrected to promote their sexual health. Interventions should be designed to meet the needs of this group to improve sexual relationships and avoid sexual tension.

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Sexual Cognition Among Iranian Women With Genital Pelvic Pain Disorder: A Short Communication

Roozbeh,

Ghasemi,

Rezaei Ghamsari

et al. 2023

J Educ Community Health

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“…Based on an Iranian study, factors including male partner involvement during treatment and cultural background not influencing the treatment outcome, 32 whereas marital and fertility-related anxiety, family and social pressure, and personal guilt negatively affect the treatment outcome. 33 According to Anğin et al, 34 a positive history of vaginismus within a close family and environment negatively affects the treatment outcome.…”

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Comparative Study of 150 vs. 200 Units of Botulinum Toxin as Treatment for Vaginismus

Helmi

2022

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objective To comparatively evaluate the outcome of treatment with 150 versus 200 units (U) of botulinum toxin in achieving pain-free intercourse and relieving muscle contraction in order to allow gynecological examination. Methods In this comparative prospective observational study, 99 patients with vaginismus were treated with botulinum toxin injections from September 2016 to August 2021. Diagnosis and grading of vaginismus severity were assessed using a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Under local or general anesthesia, botulinum toxin diluted with preservative-free saline (150 U and 200 U) was injected into, above, and below the right and left bulbospongiosus muscle and the lateral submucosal areas of the introitus and perineal body using an insulin syringe. Patients were recalled after 2 weeks, and the postoperative outcome was recorded using a similar preoperative questionnaire. Results Overall, the mean age of patients was 30.2 years. The baseline and clinical characteristics were comparable between the 2 groups (p > 0.05). Significant improvements were seen in the pain and anxiety scores of finger penetration, dilator use, intercourse, and cotton swab in individual groups. The intergroup comparisons between 150 U and 200 U of Botox were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion Low-dose Botox (150 U) is equally effective as high dose Botox injections (200 U) in vaginismus patients. Therefore, Botox-150 U can be used to treat vaginismus as an alternative to high doses of the same substance.

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“…Usually, the assessment of this construct is contained within instruments that assess several dimensions along with beliefs about vaginal penetration. For instance, instruments such as the Multidimensional Vaginal Penetration Disorder Questionnaire (MVPDQ) [5] and its partner version, Partner Version of the Multidimensional Vaginal Penetration Disorder Questionnaire (PV-MVPDQ) [6], include items involving attitudes and beliefs about vaginal penetration, but they do not assess these per se and are considered substantially long [7]. A shorter, more specific alternative can be found in the Vaginal Penetration Cognitions Questionnaire.…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Translated Spanish Version of the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire: A Preliminary Work for Validation

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(1) Background: To develop an instrument in Spanish to assess beliefs and feelings about vaginal penetration and assess its psychometric properties. (2) Methods: This study translated and adapted the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire into Spanish, and a total of 225 women who suffered from Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder were included in the study. The psychometric properties, including construct, convergent and discriminant validity, test–retest reliability, and internal consistency of the translated version were assessed. (3) Results: The Spanish version of the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and consistent tool to assess beliefs and thoughts about vaginal penetration in women suffering from Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder. The exploratory factor analysis yielded four domains that explained 62.5% of the variance. Convergent and discriminant validity was also confirmed. Test–retest reliability was high, with an intraclass correlation coefficient value of 0.90, a standard error of measurement of 4.21, and a minimal detectable change of 11.66 points. Every domain also showed good internal consistency levels, with Cronbach’s α values ranging from 0.84 to 0.89. (4) Conclusion: The Spanish version of the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and consistent tool to assess vaginal penetration cognition in women suffering from Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder.

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Validation of the partner version of the multidimensional vaginal penetration disorder questionnaire: A tool for clinical assessment of lifelong vaginismus in a sample of Iranian population

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Sexual Cognition Among Iranian Women With Genital Pelvic Pain Disorder: A Short Communication

Sexual Cognition Among Iranian Women With Genital Pelvic Pain Disorder: A Short Communication

Comparative Study of 150 vs. 200 Units of Botulinum Toxin as Treatment for Vaginismus

Psychometric Properties of the Translated Spanish Version of the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire: A Preliminary Work for Validation

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