Table 4

Convergent and divergent validity of the UTI-SIQ-8

Other instrumentsPearson’s r (p)
Convergent validity
 Pain and usual activities (EQ-5D)0.51 (<0.001)
 VAS pain0.54 (<0.001)
Divergent validity
 Incontinence (KHQ_G)0.28 (0.002)
 Mobility, self-care, anxiety/depression (EQ-5D)0.23 (0.12)
  • KHQ_G, King’s Health Questionnaire, German version; UTI-SIQ, urinary tract infection-Symptom and Impairment Questionnaire; VAS, visual analogue scale.