Cross-sectional study of the influence of gestational hyperglycemia associated with urinary incontinence on quality of life

Santini, Ana Carolina Monteiro [UNESP]; Barbosa, Angélica Mércia Pascon [UNESP]; Souza, Vanessa de Oliveira [UNESP]; Assis, Liamara Cavalcante de [UNESP]; Vianna, Luana Schineider [UNESP]; Calderon, Iracema Mattos Paranhos [UNESP]; Dias, Adriano [UNESP]

Cross-sectional study of the influence of gestational hyperglycemia associated with urinary incontinence on quality of life

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ISSN2167-0420-2015-04-01-01-04.pdf (668.92 KB)

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2015

Autores

Santini, Ana Carolina Monteiro

Barbosa, Angélica Mércia Pascon

Souza, Vanessa de Oliveira

Assis, Liamara Cavalcante de

Vianna, Luana Schineider

Calderon, Iracema Mattos Paranhos

Dias, Adriano

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Artigo

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Acesso aberto

Resumo

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 regarding the scores for KHQ domains general health perception, UI impact, personal relationships emotions, and sleep/energy (p<0.05). Conclusions: UI impact was higher on pregnant women with hyperglycemia and GDM.