ABSTRACT
Objective:
Describe the sociodemographic, clinical, and sexual profile, identify profile variables that affect the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), and evaluate the correlation between two HRQoL questionnaires used in a pelvic floor rehabilitation program.
Method:
This is an observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study, based on patient records and two questionnaires for HRQoL evaluation.
Results:
Women presented a mean age of 55.4 years; were married; white; had stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence (UI) of moderate to large urine release; and daily or diurnal UI. Only 50.5% had an active sex life and most had sexual complaints. The change in sexual activity and some types of UI affected the HRQoL. The two questionnaires presented a correlation.
Conclusion:
The profile and correlation between the questionnaires are consistent with the literature. The type of UI and changes in sexual activity affect the HRQoL.
Descriptors:
Pelvis Diaphragm; Nursing; Urinary Incontinence; Quality of Life; Women's Health