ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition, and the Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) is used for its assessment. OBJECTIVES: To translate, assess the cut-off point for diagnosis, and explore psychometric properties of the MBQ for use in Brazilian Portuguese. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective cohort study including 200 women (100 with and 100 without AUB) at a tertiary referral center. METHODS: MBQ translation involved a pilot-testing phase, instrument adjustment, data collection, and back-translation. Cut-off point was obtained using receiver operating curve analysis. Menstrual patterns, impact on quality of life due to AUB, internal consistency, test-retest, responsiveness, and discriminant validity were assessed. For construct validity, the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) and World Health Organization Quality of Life – abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF) were applied. RESULTS: Women with AUB were older, had higher body mass indices, and had a worse quality of life during menstruation. Regarding the MBQ's psychometric variables, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was > 0.70 in all analyses, high intraclass correlation coefficient was found in both groups; no ceiling and floor effects were observed, and construct validity was demonstrated (correlation between MBQ score, PBAC score, and clinical menstrual cycle data). No difference between MBQ and PBAC scores were perceived after the test-retest. Significant differences were found between MBQ and PBAC scores before and after treatment. An MBQ score ≥ 24 was associated with a high probability of AUB; accuracy of 98%. CONCLUSION: The MBQ is a reliable questionnaire for Brazilian women. The cut-off ≥ 24 shows high accuracy to discriminate AUB.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o perfil do atendimento a mulheres vítimas de violência sexual, com ênfase nos aspectos jurídicos. Foi realizado estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, incluindo 41 mulheres com média etária de 31 anos que sofreram violência sexual no período. A maior frequência dos crimes ocorreu entre meia-noite e seis da manhã (n=17). Para os dados de “boletim de ocorrência” foi encontrada frequência de 56%. Os crimes encontrados na amostra foram de estupro (n=37) e violação sexual mediante fraude (n=4). Do total, 12,20% (n=5) completaram o atendimento proposto. As vítimas eram na maioria solteiras, sujeitas a estupro com violência e grave ameaça no local “rua”. Apesar de mais da metade da amostra relatar ter feito registro de boletim de ocorrência, não se pôde confirmar a veracidade dessa informação, pois as cópias dos boletins não foram encontradas nos prontuários médicos correspondentes.

Abstract The aim of this study was to characterize the profile of the care offered to female victims of sexual violence with an emphasis on legal aspects. A descriptive and retrospective study of 41 women with an average age of 31 years who had experienced sexual violence within the stipulated period was carried out. The highest frequency of the crimes occurred between 00h00min and 06h00min (n=17). There was a frequency of 56% for the data “police report”. The crimes found were rape (n=37) and rape by deception (n=4). A total of 12.20% victims (n=5) completed the proposed treatment. The majority of victims were single, and subjected to rape with violence or serious threat in the “street” location. Although more than half of the sample described completing a police report, the veracity of this information could not be confirmed as the reports were not found in their medical records.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar el perfil de la atención a mujeres que fueron víctimas de violencia sexual, con énfasis en los aspectos jurídicos. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo, en el cual se incluyeron 41 mujeres de un promedio de 31 años, quienes fueron violentadas sexualmente en el periodo. La mayor frecuencia de los crímenes ocurrió entre la media noche y las seis de la mañana (n=17). Para los datos del “informe de eventos” se encontró una frecuencia del 56%. Los delitos que se hallaron en la muestra fueron violación (n=37) y violación por medio del engaño (n=4). Del total, el 12,20% (n=5) completó la atención propuesta. La mayoría de las víctimas eran solteras, sometidas a abusos sexuales con violencia y amenaza grave en la calle. A pesar de que más de la mitad de la muestra relató que hizo el registro en el informe de eventos, no se puede comprobar la veracidad de esa información, ya que no se encontraron las copias de los informes en los registros médicos correspondientes.