The investigators aim to perform cognitive interviews to assess how pelvic floor disorders impact sexual functioning in women who have sex with women (WSW). As a secondary objective there will be cognitive interviews to assess perceptions of sexual function questionnaires such as Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR) in WSW.
There is a paucity of data regarding care of women who have sex with women (WSW). While some cohort studies are being performed in general gynecology, no studies document the reasons as to why WSW seek urogynecological care, or how pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) affect sexual function in this population. Another detrimental gap in current knowledge and a barrier to care for WSW is the lack of understanding of what would drive WSW to seek care, if there are special considerations for care, or if the commonly used condition specific questionnaires adequately reflect their concerns. The Investigators aim to perform qualitative interviews to understand how PFDs affect sexual function, and if commonly utilized sexual function questionnaires are inclusive to WSW.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
18
This is a qualitative study, we will be asking for patient experiences with PFDs and the impact on their sexual function.
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Qualitative impact of pelvic floor disorders on sexual function
We will assess the impact of pelvic floor disorders with qualitative analysis and informational interviews
Time frame: 6 months
Qualitative inclusivity of sexual function questionnaires
We will examine this with guided focus groups
Time frame: 6 months
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