scholarly journals Factors Associated with Sexual Activity for Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (08) ◽  
pp. 493-500
Author(s):  
Sandra Rebouças Macêdo ◽  
José Ananias Vasconcelos Neto ◽  
José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini ◽  
Leonardo Bezerra ◽  
Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objective To examine women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFDs) and identify factors associated with sexual activity (SA) status that impacts quality of life (QoL). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study that included women > 18 years old who presented with at least one PFD symptom (urinary incontinence [UI] and/or pelvic organ prolapse [POP]), in outpatient clinics specializing in urogynecology and PFD in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil, using a service evaluation form and QoL questionnaires. Results The analysis of 659 women with PFD included 286 SA (43.4%) women and 373 non-sexually active (NSA) (56.6%) women, with a mean age of 54.7 (±12) years old. The results revealed that age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03–1.12) and post-menopausal status (OR = 2.28, 95% CI 1.08–4.8) were negatively associated with SA. Being married (OR = 0.43, 95% CI 0.21–0.88) was associated with SA. Pelvic organ prolapse (OR = 1.16, 95% CI 0.81–1.68) and UI (OR = 0.17, 95% CI 0.08–0.36) did not prevent SA. SF-36 Health Survey results indicated that only the domain functional capacity was significantly worse in NSA women (p = 0.012). Two King's Health Questionnaire domains in NSA women, impact of UI (p = 0.005) and personal relationships (p < 0.001), were significantly associated factors. Data from the Prolapse Quality-of-life Questionnaire indicated that NSA women exhibited compromised QoL. Conclusion Postmenopausal status and age negatively affected SA. Being married facilitated SA. Presence of POP and UI did not affect SA. However, NSA women with POP exhibited compromised QoL.

scholarly journals Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Continues to Negatively Impact Quality-of-Life during the COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1075
Author(s):  
Greta Lisa Carlin ◽  
Oliver Kimberger ◽  
Raffaela Morgenbesser ◽  
Wolfgang Umek ◽  
Heinz Kölbl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Pelvic Floor ◽  
Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The COVID-19 pandemic led to dramatical changes in elective medical care. We analysed its impact on patients with female pelvic floor dysfunction during the 6 weeks of lockdown in Austria. A cross-sectional study was conducted: All 99 women who presented at the urogynaecologic outpatient clinic of the Medical University of Vienna with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or urinary incontinence (UI) from December 2019 up to the lockdown in March 2020 were included and contacted. 97% of these women (96 participants) agreed to participate in the survey conducted to asses pelvic floor related quality of life (QoL) through telephone- interrogation. The mean age was 59 ± 14.8 years, the POP group consisted of 42 women while the UI group included 54 women. Most participants (83% of POP and 81% of UI cases) stated that their female pelvic floor dysfunction had remained equally relevant or had become even more significant during the lockdown. Associated symptoms and psychological strain also maintained their relevance during the lockdown (UI: p = 0.229; POP: p = 0.234). Furthermore, 97% of all interviewed women indicated to be strongly willing to continue their treatment. A generalised linear model regression revealed no clinical or demographic risk factors for psychological strain during the lockdown (p > 0.05). Our results demonstrate that women’s QoL remains significantly impaired by their pelvic-floor disorders even during a worldwide crisis such as COVID-19. Therefore, elective disciplines such as urogynaecology urgently require novel and innovative strategies for continued patient care even in times of a lockdown.

Factors associated with quality of life in facial melasma: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F. Pollo ◽  
L. D. B. Miot ◽  
S. Meneguin ◽  
H. A. Miot
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors associated with disease-specific quality of life in Taiwanese patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e028966
Author(s):  
Ming-Chi Lu ◽  
Kuang-Yung Huang ◽  
Chien-Hsueh Tung ◽  
Bao-Bao Hsu ◽  
Cheng-Han Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Disease Specific

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the factors associated with disease-specific quality of life in Taiwanese patients with ankylosing spondylitis.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingA regional teaching hospital in southern Taiwan.ParticipantsAdult patients with ankylosing spondylitis recruited from the outpatient rheumatology clinics of the study hospital.Primary outcome measureDisease-specific quality of life assessed by the Evaluation of Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (EASi-QoL).ResultsOf the 265 patients, 57% were 20–49 years of age, with a male preponderance (75.5%). Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis indicated that a higher disease activity, assessed by the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score, was significantly and independently associated with a lower quality of life in all four domains (physical function, disease activity, emotional well-being and social participation) of the EASi-QoL. In addition, various independent factors, including educational level, nature of occupation, disease duration, dietary habit and body mass index, were significantly associated with different domains of the EASi-QoL.ConclusionsOur findings indicated that, in addition to disease activity and perceived health status, a number of other factors could significantly impact the different aspects of quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, which warrant special consideration and support from healthcare providers.

Quality of life and pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms after hysterectomy with or without pelvic organ prolapse

2014 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
pp. 16-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niina Humalajärvi ◽  
Pauliina Aukee ◽  
Matti V. Kairaluoma ◽  
Beata Stach-Lempinen ◽  
Harri Sintonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Organ

Factors associated with generic health-related quality of life in adult asthma patients in Germany: Cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merle M. Böhmer ◽  
Magdalena Brandl ◽  
Susanne Brandstetter ◽  
Tamara Finger ◽  
Wiebke Fischer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Physician toward Pelvic Floor Dysfunction KAP of Physician toward PFD

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Fecal Incontinence ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) as a term includes underlying different sub-conditions the major ones are pelvic organ prolapse (POP), urinary incontinence (UI), fecal incontinence (FI), sexual function. The direct effect of dysfunction in these areas can affect the quality of life on a personal and healthy level in patients with PFD.

scholarly journals Prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse in women, associated factors and impact on quality of life in rural Pakistan: population-based study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Hakeem Jokhio ◽  
raheela mohsin rizvi ◽  
Christine Mcarthur
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Pakistan

Abstract Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a gynecological condition resulting from pelvic floor dysfunction in women. The objective of this study is to estimate “the prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse” associated factors, duration and impact on women's quality of life in rural Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a three stage random sampling strategy.Three health centers were selected and selected Lady Health Workers from each health center interviewed a random sample of women in their households. The interview used a structured questionnaire to collect symptom data. Female gynaecologists then conducted a clinical examination at the local health centres on women who reported symptoms of prolapse to verify and grade pelvic organ prolapse using Baden-Walker classification system. Results : Among the 5064 women interviewed (95.8% response rate), 521 women had clinically confirmed POP, a prevalence of 10.3% (95% CI 9-11%). Among women with POP 37.8% had grade III or IV prolapse. Women with four or more children had the highest proportion of pelvic organ prolapse (75%) followed by women aged 36-40 years (25%).Among women with POP, 60.8% reported their quality of life as greatly or moderately affected; 44.3% had it for more than 5 years; and 78.7% never consulted a doctor. Conclusions : Pelvic organ prolapse is highly prevalent in rural Pakistan, impacts on women’s everyday lives and remains mainly untreated. Measures should be taken to provide health care services to reduce this burden of disease among women. Keywords Community-based; Pelvic organ prolapse; Prevalence; Quality of life; Pakistan

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