Table 2.
Measurement of bother and results
| Measurement instrument | Background information on measurement instrument | Study | Original measurement result (mean) | Trimester/ weeks | (Converted) measurement results (0–100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ICIQ-UI-SF (0–21) |
To assess symptoms of UI and impact on QoL. (4 questions, question 4 is on moment of UI and is not within the calculation of the total). | 54 | 4.1 | AT | 19.3 |
| 58 | 6.3 | (28 wks ± 2 wks) T3 | 30.0 | ||
| 44 | 12.1 |
(last 4 wks pregn) T3 |
57.6 | ||
| 63 | 6.2 | T3 | 29.5 | ||
| 73 | 6.6 |
(T1 and T3) AT |
31.4 | ||
| 26, 27 | Results reported in categories. No total score | ||||
|
ICIQ-UI SF Question 3 (QoL) (0–10) |
Question 3 of the ICIQ-UI SF is on the interference in daily life of UI | 69 | Nulliparous 2.7 | AT | 26.7 |
| Multiparous 3.6 | AT | 35.8 | |||
| 3.1 | AT | 31.3 | |||
| 72 | 3.5 | T3 | 34.8 | ||
| I-QOL |
Quality of life in persons with UI. 3 subscales: 1. Avoidance and limiting behaviour, 2. Psychosocial impact, 3. Social embarrassment. (22 questions) |
67 | 82.4 | AT | 17.7 |
| IIQ | Interference of UI of women’s daily life and the bothersomeness. 4 subscales: 1. Physical activity, 2. Travel, 3. Social relationships, 4. Emotional health. (31 questions) | 77 |
9.5 (T1: 8.2, T2: 7.1, T3: 13.3) |
AT (T1, T2, T3) | 9.5 |
| Wagner’s quality of life scale | Questions on daily lives and psychosocial characteristics. (28 questions) | 66 | 9.9 | AT | 11.8 |
| Self- constructed non-validated questionnaire | 28 |
ICIQ-UI SF = International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form, I-OOL = Incontinence Quality of Life, IIQ-7 = Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, N = number, AT = All trimesters, T1 = Trimester 1, T2 = Trimester 2, T3 = Trimester 3