Spanish adaptation and validation of sexual distress scale in Colombian population.

Background/objective: The adaptation and validation of measures to assess Sexual Distress (SD) are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Spanish Sexual Distress Scale (SDS) in a Colombian sample and provide a percentile ranking score for a comprehensive understanding of sexual distress among the population.

Method: Five hundred ninety-six people from Colombia (50.