Cross-cultural adaptation, translation and psychometric evaluation of the Hindi version of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20 in Indian Women

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, significantly impact women’s quality of life. The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory–Short Form 20 (PFDI-SF 20) is a validated patient-reported outcome measure internationally, but no Hindi version exists. This study aims to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Hindi PFDI-SF 20 for use in Indian women. A cross-sectional design will be used, recruiting adult women with pelvic floor symptoms who understand Hindi. Translation will follow standard forward-backward methods and expert committee review. Reliability (internal consistency and test-retest) and validity (content and construct) will be assessed. The study will provide a reliable and culturally relevant Hindi tool for assessing pelvic floor distress, enabling better clinical evaluation, monitoring, and research in Indian women. Ethical approval and informed consent will be obtained.