Translation and validation of ICIQ-FLUTS for Tamil-speaking women.

Aims: Research in to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women in South Asia is hampered by lack of validated tools. Our aim was to validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS) from English to Tamil.

Method: After translation to Tamil, a validation study was carried out among women attending the gynecology clinic at District General Hospital-Mannar.