Validation of the Arabic linguistic version of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-overactive bladder (ICIQ-OAB)

Abstract Background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a health burden that needs an Arabic assessment tool. The idea to validate the version of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-overactive (ICIQ-OAB). Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study carried out between March 2019 and February 2020. translated ICIQ-OAB was used assess 227 patients. enrolled patients were 112 complaining symptoms suggestive OAB, 115 healthy without LUTS symptoms. Additionally, with BOO included. reliability internal consistency done using Cronbach’s α test. With aid Spearman’s correlation coefficient ( r ), interdomain associations assessed. Mann–Whitney test discrimination validity. Results high mean scores women those OAB as well groups, alpha value 0.82. strong obviates among whole ICIQ domains in set P ≤ 0.001). Equally, exists each domain group, In comparison control, highly significant exist for all entire points sets < found have good discriminant Conclusion formulated approved -Arabic release tool addressing symptom complex. easy questionnaire will be useful grading bother speaking inhabitant.