A study of quality of life in primigravidae with urinary incontinence

Dolan, Lucia; Walsh, Deirdre; Hamilton, Shona; Marshall, Kathleen; Thompson, Kate; Ashe, Robin

doi:10.1007/s00192-004-1128-x

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“…", most NG women answered "not at all" while HG women responded "a little". This is in agreement with Dolan et al [34], who used the KHQ to establish the prevalence and effect of urinary incontinence on quality of life during pregnancy and after parturition. They concluded that most women with urinary incontinence experience minimal impact on quality of life during pregnancy.…”

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confidence: 91%

Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Gestational Hyperglycemia Associated With Urinary Incontinence on Quality Of Life

Santini¹,

Barbosa²,

Sousa³

2015

J Women's Health Care

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During pregnancy, the prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI) is higher adversely impacting quality of life. Both Gestational Diabetes (GDM) and mild hyperglycemia have been associated with increased risk of UI. However, UI influence on quality of life is still poorly understood. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of UI on the quality of life of women with GDM. Method: Cross-sectional study including pregnant women allocated into 2 groups: Normoglycemic (NG) or Hyperglycemic/GDM (HG). All women classified as incontinent were asked to respond to the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Results: Of the 102 pregnant women enrolled, 69 were NG (67.6%) and 33 were HG (32.4%). UI prevalence was 55.9%. HG scores were lower for all KHQ domains with significant differences between groups regarding the scores for KHQ domains general health perception, UI impact, personal relationships emotions, and sleep/energy (p<0.05). Conclusions: UI impact was higher on pregnant women with hyperglycemia and GDM.

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confidence: 91%

Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Gestational Hyperglycemia Associated With Urinary Incontinence on Quality Of Life

Santini¹,

Barbosa²,

Sousa³

2015

J Women's Health Care

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“…52 Some studies have shown a low impact on the quality of life of women with UI; however, they were conducted during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum. 53,54 This difference in results might be associated with the fact that the women in these situations see UI as an expected disorder for such situations instead of considering it a disease. Córcoles et al, studying 126 women with SUI, demonstrated impairment in their quality of life with gradual deterioration as they got older.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…55 The questionnaire known as The Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ) has been used in several studies assessing the quality of life and UI. 54,55 A study comparing the ICQ-SF with the KHQ has been conducted and showed that both have similar sensitivity and specificity, and the ICQ-SF was considered to have better applicability because it has fewer questions. 56 …”

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confidence: 99%

Incontinência urinária de esforço em mulheres pertencentes ao Programa de Saúde da Família de Dourados (MS)

Gomes¹,

Silva²

2010

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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StreSS urinary incontinence among women participating in the family health program of DouraDoS (mS), Brazil 649Rev Assoc Med Bras 2010; 56(6): 649-54 IntroductIonUrinary incontinence (UI) is defined as involuntary loss of urine through the urethra. 1 This condition can be classified into three common types: stress urinary incontinence (SUI), urge urinary incontinence (UUI), and mixed urinary incontinence. In SUI, urine leakage occurs when there is increased intraabdominal pressure, such as while practicing physical exercise, coughing, or sneezing. UUI is the inability to hold urine because of a strong need to void. Mixed urinary incontinence is a combination of the two previous conditions. 2 The economic impact of UI is significant both for the public health system and the families of patients with this pathology. In the United States, the cost of the treatment of patients with UI was estimated to be approximately $ 19.5 million in 2000. 3 The annual amount paid for routine care of a U.S. woman with UI was estimated at $ 900.00. 4 Studies have shown the negative impact of UI on the social, sexual, and psychological dimensions. 5 Fultz et al. assessed the impact of UI in 3,364 employed women and demonstrated impairment of work rhythm because of increased frequency of bathroom breaks. 6 Tamanini et al., using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-SF), showed that among 225 patients with UI, 8.9% (20) and 17.8% (40) considered the impact of this condition on their quality of life to be severe and very severe, respectively. 7 Telephone interviews conducted in 2003 with 82,196 people over 65 years demonstrated that the prevalence of UI is twice as high in women compared to men and UI is significantly associated with depression. 8 The prevalence of female UI can range from 8.5% to 55%. showed a weak association. Using logistic regression, only pairing of weight and hysterectomy was able to predict the outcome (SUI). Most women with SUI (63.9%) had very severe impairment in the QOL. conclusIon. The prevalence of SUI was similar to that found in other studies; BMI, parity, number of pregnancies, and hysterectomy were associated with this disease, which seriously impairs the QOL.

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“…Lower prevalence estimates are reported in other cohorts; Dolan et al investigated prevalence of any UI in week 32 to term in a cohort of 492 nulliparous women in England (Dolan et al, 2004). Prevalence of UI was 36 % in pregnancy.…”

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confidence: 95%