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Prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and the associated quality of life among institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women: A cross-sectional study
- Source :
- Current Urology, Vol 17, Iss 3, Pp 184-187 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Health, 2023.
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Abstract
- Abstract. Background. An increase in life expectancy has led to an increased elderly population. In turn, this aging population is more likely to develop health conditions, such as pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of these disorders and the associated quality of life in institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 80 female participants older than 60 years, divided into 2 groups: institutionalized and noninstitutionalized participants. The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Short-Form and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. A chi-squared test was used to assess the differences in prevalence between groups. Results. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the prevalence of PFDs or quality of life. In this study, the prevalence of PFDs was higher than that reported previously. In institutionalized women, a higher prevalence of PFDs and impaired quality of life were expected, although not observed. Conclusions. There was a higher prevalence of pelvic disorders and impaired quality of life due to these disorders in elderly women.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16617649 and 00000000
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Current Urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.755c0ad3a47a4945b4eee109e32825e3
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/CU9.0000000000000138