Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Vanessa de Oliveira Sousa
Brazil
Research Article
Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Gestational Hyperglycemia Associated With Urinary Incontinence on Quality Of Life
Author(s): Ana Carolina Monteiro Santini, Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Vanessa de Oliveira Sousa, Liamara Cavalcante de Assis, Luana Schineider Vianna, Iracema Mattos Paranhos Calderon and Adriano DiasAna Carolina Monteiro Santini, Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Vanessa de Oliveira Sousa, Liamara Cavalcante de Assis, Luana Schineider Vianna, Iracema Mattos Paranhos Calderon and Adriano Dias
Introduction: 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 regard.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000214