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Validity and Reliability of the Hungarian Version of Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire

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  • Gabriella Kiss

    (Sports Medicine Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Akac Street 1, H-7632 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Dorottya Szabó

    (Sports Medicine Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Akac Street 1, H-7632 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Eva Tékus

    (Sports Medicine Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Akac Street 1, H-7632 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Gábor Jancsó

    (Department of Vascular Surgery, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Endre Arató

    (Department of Vascular Surgery, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Alexandra Makai

    (Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7621 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Melinda Járomi

    (Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7621 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Tibor Mintál

    (Sports Medicine Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Akac Street 1, H-7632 Pécs, Hungary)

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of our study was to translate the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) into Hungarian, and to investigate the validity and reliability of the Hungarian AVVQ, as well as to assess the health-related quality of life in patients with varicose veins of the leg. Methods: 374 adults participated in this study who were divided into two groups (varicose vein, healthy). We analyzed internal consistency, convergent validity (using the 36-Item Short Form Survey, SF-36), repeatability, and intra-class correlation coefficient of the Hungarian AVVQ. Regarding discriminant validity, we determined the scores of the Hungarian AVVQ in both groups using the Mann-Whitney U-test. Results: The Cronbach-alpha value was 0.890, while the correlation coefficient was R = 1.000. According to the results of the convergent validation, the scores of pain and dysfunction moderately correlated with some scores of the SF-36. The score of cosmetic appearance had a relationship with many scores of the SF-36. We registered a significant relationship between the score of extent of varicosity and some scores of the SF-36. There was significant correlation between the score of complications and numerous scores of the SF-36 (physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, pain and general health). The score of pain and dysfunction, cosmetic appearance, extent of varicosity, complications and total score of the Hungarian AVVQ showed a significant difference between both groups. Conclusions: The Hungarian AVVQ was a reliable and a valid tool to assess the health-related quality of life among patients with varicose veins and was a useful tool to justify the further treatment of the patients.

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  • Gabriella Kiss & Dorottya Szabó & Eva Tékus & Gábor Jancsó & Endre Arató & Alexandra Makai & Melinda Járomi & Tibor Mintál, 2022. "Validity and Reliability of the Hungarian Version of Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-10, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1639-:d:739681
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