The Psychometric Properties of the Midlife Women's Symptom Index

ConclusionThe MSI has demonstrated an acceptable reliability and appropriate discriminant validity across the four racial/ethnic groups, except in the domain of psychosomatic symptoms. Health care providers as well as researchers could use the MSI to assess the symptoms of menopause of midlife women from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - August 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Youjeong Kang, Young‐Ran Han, Sun Ju Chang, Wonsik Chee, Eun‐Ok Im Tags: Research Source Type: research