scholarly journals Quality of life among pregnant women with urinary incontinence: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian primary care clinic

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250714
Author(s):  
Aida Jaffar ◽  
Sherina Mohd-Sidik ◽  
Rosliza Abd Manaf ◽  
Chai Nien Foo ◽  
Quan Fu Gan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Primary Care Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
International Consultation

Background Pregnant women have an increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI), affecting their quality of life (QoL). This study aims to determine UI and its relationship with QoL among incontinent pregnant women. Methods This was a cross-sectional study in a semi-urban primary care clinic in Selangor, Malaysia, among pregnant women aged 18 years old and above. The validated study instruments consisted of questions on socio-demography, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-UI Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) to determine UI and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSQoL) to assess their QoL. A generalised linear model was used to determine the association between the continent and incontinent pregnant women with QoL. Results Of the approached 610 respondents, 440 consented to participate in the study, resulting in a response rate of 72.1%. The mean age was 29.8 years old (SD 4.69) with 82.2% (n = 148) having stress UI. Significant independent factors related to the decreased QoL were mid to late trimester (OR 3.06, 95% CI 1.48–6.32), stress UI, (OR 6.94, 95%CI 4.00–12.04) and urge UI (OR3.87, 95%CI 0.48–31.28). Non-Malay improved QoL (OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.16–0.52). Conclusions All types of UI significantly affecting pregnant women’s QoL. This information is useful in enhancing antenatal management at the primary care level, whereby they should be screened for UI and provided with effective early intervention to improve their QoL.

Factors Associated With the Quality of Life of Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers in Primary Care: Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 153473462096756
Author(s):  
Carmen Folguera-Álvarez ◽  
Sofia Garrido-Elustondo ◽  
Milagros Rico-Blázquez ◽  
José Verdú-Soriano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
T Test ◽  
Leg Ulcers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life

The presence of venous leg ulcers (VLU) is associated with emotional disorders in individuals who have conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and sleeping problems, which result in a reduced perceived quality of life by these individuals. The study aim was to describe the perceived quality of life and associated factors for individuals with VLU. We conducted a cross-sectional study in 22 primary care health centers with a sample of 93 individuals with VLU. The variables collected were the following: perceived quality of life measured with Spanish version of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ-e), ulcer severity measured with the RESVECH 2.0 Score, demographic variables, and those related to the healing process. The results showed a mean CCVUQ-e score of 47.4 ± 11.8 points (Mean ± SD), with the most affected dimension being the emotional status, followed by cosmesis, social interaction, and domestic activities. The mean RESVECH 2.0 score was 11.1 ± 3.7 points. An association was found between ulcer-related pain and poorer quality of life ( P < .05, t test) and between erythema in perilesional skin and poorer quality life ( P < .05, t test). The signs of infection and inflammation in the VLUs were as follows: increasing exudate, friable tissue, and biofilm-compatible tissue, which were associated with a poorer quality of life ( P < .05, t test). The multivariate model was statistically significant and explained a variability of 26% in the CCVUQ-e score. This study confirms that wound severity, pain, and signs of infection in VLU decrease the perceived quality of life of individuals with these wounds.

scholarly journals Prevalence, perceptions and practices associated with non-adherence to diabetes medications in primary care setting: A cross sectional study in urban Bangalore

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Leeberk Raja Inbaraj ◽  
Carolin Elizabeth Georg ◽  
Nan Lin Kham ◽  
Gift Norman
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Adherence To Diet ◽  
Multiple Doses

Background: Adherence to diet and drugs, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, exercise and early recognition of the complications, are the crucial elements for tertiary prevention of Diabetes Mellitus. Non compliance can lead to poor glycemic control which can eventually aggravate complications and lead to disability and mortality. This study aimed  at estimating prevalence of non-adherence and identify perceptions and practices associated with non-adherence.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a primary care clinic in a disadvantaged community Hundred patients with Diabetes were recruited and interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Non adherence rate was 30%. Those who are unable to remember multiple doses (37.5%) were 2.77 (95% CI: 0.94-8.15) times more likely to non-adhere to the treatment than those who are able to remember multiple doses (16.7%).Similarly Patients who often discontinued medications and switched over to alternative system medicines tended to be non- adherent 8.5 (95% CI:1.6- 45.0) times more than those who continued treatment without interruption. Non adherence was not associated with age, gender, education level, and cost of medication and duration of diabetes. People who were illiterate and elderly did not know the consequences of missing doses and stopped medications when they felt better as well as resorted to traditional medicinesConclusions: Counselling sessions should focus on perceptions and ideas about diabetes. Innovative health education modalities have to be developed for illiterate and elderly people.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(5) 2016 106-109

scholarly journals Depression, quality of life and primary care: A cross-sectional study

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panos Andriopoulos ◽  
Maria Lotti-Lykousa ◽  
Evelina Pappa ◽  
Angelos A. Papadopoulos ◽  
Dimitris Niakas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Quality of life of high risk pregnant women during prenatal care

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivyna Pires Gadelha ◽  
Priscila de Souza Aquino ◽  
Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ◽  
Flaviane Fabrício Diniz ◽  
Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Program

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the quality of life of high-risk pregnant women. Methods: an observational and cross-sectional study, carried out in a tertiary maternity hospital located in Fortaleza, with 276 high-risk pregnant women. A questionnaire was applied containing socioddemographic, clinical and obstetric data and The Mother-Generated Index. Descriptive analyzes were performed using the Jamovi statistical program®, version 0.9. Results: most areas were negatively influenced by pregnancy. “Satisfaction with pregnancy”, “family relationship” and “relationship with the partner” obtained the highest means of primary score, while “physical condition/disposition” and “financing” obtained the lowest means. The highest secondary scores were in “satisfaction with pregnancy”, “family relationship” and “relationship with the partner”, while the lowest were in “financing” and “psychological/emotional”. Conclusion: the total primary score mean was 6.03, suggesting a good quality of life. The Mother Generated Index made it possible to identify aspects of life that go beyond pre-formulated assessments of the construct.

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