scholarly journals Quality of life in obese women with symptoms of urinary incontinence

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Maria Pazzianotto-Forti ◽  
Patrícia Brigatto ◽  
Letícia Baltieri ◽  
José Eustáquio de Souza Júnior ◽  
Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
King’S Health Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Effect

Abstract Introduction: Obesity is a contributing factor to the development of urinary incontinence (UI). Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of UI symptoms in women with morbid obesity and their impacts on quality of life (QOL), correlating the influence of age and body mass index (BMI) with the presence of UI. Method: Sixty-five women undergoing preoperative bariatric surgery, aged 35.8 ± 9.97 years, with an average BMI of 45.04 ± 6.79 kg/m2 were asked about the presence of UI symptoms; when they answered positively, the King’s Health Questionnaire (validated into Portuguese) was applied. The questionnaire was self-administered and all answers were assigned numerical scores. These scores were distributed according to quartiles and correlated with age and BMI. The level of hypothesis rejection was 5%, and analyses were performed using BioEstat software version 5.3. Results: Among 65 interviewees, 19 (29.23%) had symptoms of UI and went on to answer the questionnaire. The highest-scoring areas were “incontinence impact” (36.8) and “general health perception” (32.9). There was no significant correlation between questionnaire scores and BMI. In the association with age, the “incontinence impact” domain showed a significant, positive and moderate correlation (r = 0.52; p = 0.02). Conclusion: The prevalence of UI symptoms in the sample had a slight negative effect on QOL; however, UI associated with older ages significantly affected the QOL of the studied volunteers.

scholarly journals Obesity and its Implications on Stress Urinary Incontinence

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 3660-3662
Author(s):  
Mihai Cristian Dumitrascu ◽  
Ana Maria Alexandra Stanescu ◽  
Cristian Bejan ◽  
Florica Sandru ◽  
Daniela Oana Toader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Negative Effect

Obesity has reached alarming levels worldwide. Urinary incontinence disorders are associated with a profound negative effect on the quality of life. Obesity in women is associated with stress urinary incontinence. This review aims to highlight the mechanisms, the implications, as well as the best therapeutic approach for stress urinary incontinence in obese women, all following the rigorous documentation of the current research.

scholarly journals Obesity and its Implications on Stress Urinary Incontinence

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 3660-3662
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Keywords Obesity ◽  
Negative Effect

Obesity has reached alarming levels worldwide. Urinary incontinence disorders are associated with a profound negative effect on the quality of life. Obesity in women is associated with stress urinary incontinence. This review aims to highlight the mechanisms, the implications, as well as the best therapeutic approach for stress urinary incontinence in obese women, all following the rigorous documentation of the current research. Keywords: obesity, stress urinary incontinence, implications

scholarly journals Female urinary incontinence: quality of life comparison on reproductive age and postmenopausal period

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Tirolli Rett ◽  
Érica Brito Wardini ◽  
Josimari Melo de Santana ◽  
Andreza Carvalho Rabelo Mendonça ◽  
Aline Teixeira Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Bladder Pain ◽  
Postmenopausal Period ◽  
King’S Health Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as any involuntary leakage of urine and their symptoms can affect women's quality of life (QoL). Objectives: to compare incontinent women's QoLin reproductive age (G1) with those in post menopausal period(G2). Material and methods: a descriptive and retrospective study involved 86 women with UI complaints. Clinical, sociodemographic, obstetrical and gynecological antecedents were collected. Pelvic floor evaluation was conducted by digital palpation and QoL was evaluated by King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Mann-Whitney and t Student test were used to compare QoL domains. Results: 36 women in reproductive age (G1) 42.9 (± 7,4) years and 50 women in postmenopausal period (G2) 61,6 (± 9,3) years were assessed. The G2 showed significantly more nocturia (p = 0,0057), urge incontinence (p = 0,0061) and enuresis (0,0021) symptoms, whereas in G1 bladder pain and voiding difficulties were more significant. KHQ domains showed statistical differences in: general health perception (G1 26,4 ± 16,8 versus G2 38,0 ± 16.2; p = 0,0019) and emotions (G1 15,1 ± 31,3 versus G2 38,9 ± 37,5; p = 0,0051). Conclusion: UI affects negatively QoLin women. Women on postmenopausal period showed higher impact on the QoLdomains related to general health perception and emotions.

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