The impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life and on the sexuality of patients with HAM/TSP

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases
Maria Rita Polo GascónAugusto César Penalva de Oliveira

Abstract

This study evaluated the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on sexuality, body image, mood, and quality of life of patients with myyelopathy associated with HTLV-1/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). The sample consisted of 31 HAM/TSP outpatients, of both sexes, followed-up at the Emílio Ribas Infectology Institute. The following instruments were used: sociodemographic questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), Body Image Assessment Scale, Sexual Quotient Female (QS-F) and Male (QS-M) Versions, King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and Revised OSAME Motor Disability Score. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney U-test was used for group comparison. The presence of UI was reported by 13 (41.9%) patients. Based on the quality of life questionnaire, patients with UI had a significant impact in the following domains: incontinence impact, daily life activities limitation, physical and social limitations, social relations, emotions, sleep and disposition, and severity measurements. Most participants had no anxiety (21; 67.7%) or depression symptoms (18; 58.1%). Regarding the sexual coefficient, 13 (41.9%) participants had sexual dissatisfaction. UI is common in HTLV-1 patients...Continue Reading

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Sep 24, 2020·Aging Clinical and Experimental Research·Damiano PizzolNicola Veronese
Jun 20, 2020·The Journal of International Medical Research·Shulin ChengTao Wu
Jan 1, 2020·Pathogens·Rosa Maria N MarcussoAugusto César Penalva de Oliveira

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