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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2024

Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in the Tacna Region of Peru, 2023.

Gema Sologuren-García, Carmen L Linares, Jackeline R Flores, Gloria Escobar-Bermejo, Soledad Sotelo-Gonzales, Cristhel K Fagerstrom

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Gema Sologuren-GarcíaUniversidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann Urb, Santa Ana A-22, Tacna, Peru. gsologureng@unjbg.edu.pe.ORCID 0000-0002-6675-0635
Carmen L LinaresUniversidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann Urb, Santa Ana A-22, Tacna, Peru.ORCID 0000-0003-4111-6336
Jackeline R FloresUniversidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann Urb, Santa Ana A-22, Tacna, Peru.ORCID 0000-0002-1740-615X
Gloria Escobar-BermejoUniversidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann Urb, Santa Ana A-22, Tacna, Peru.ORCID 0000-0001-8818-4374
Soledad Sotelo-GonzalesUniversidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann Urb, Santa Ana A-22, Tacna, Peru.ORCID 0000-0002-1301-575X
Cristhel K FagerstromEscuela de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andres Bello, 8370134, Santiago, Chile.ORCID 0000-0003-4406-9862

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisUrinary incontinence (UI) is highly prevalent in the general population, with numerous studies conducted in Europe and North America. However, there is a scarcity of data regarding its prevalence and sociodemographic factors in the southern region of Peru. There is an association between sociodemographic factors-such as age, educational level, body mass index, number of pregnancies, parity, mode of delivery, weight of the newborn-along with lifestyle factors such as physical effort, coffee and tobacco consumption with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). We anticipate that this association will negatively impact women's quality of life.

methodsThis was a quantitative study, with a non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional correlational design. A sample consisting of 468 women between 30 and 64 years old. A previously tested survey was applied to explore prevalence, symptoms, associated factors, and quality of life.

resultsThe prevalence of PFD was 73.9%. UI was the most common. There is a significant association with overweight, obesity, parity, route of delivery, and physical effort. Even though a large percentage of participants presented with PFD, they reported that their quality of life was not affected (65.9% urinary discomfort, 96.5% colorectal-anal discomfort and 92.2% pelvic organ prolapse discomfort) and only in the case of urinary discomfort did they state that the impact was mild (28.6%) and moderate (5.5%).

conclusionsPelvic floor dysfunction in women is very common and it is strongly associated with overweight, obesity, parity, route of delivery, and physical exertion. The impact on quality of life was mild and moderate for those who had urinary discomfort.

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Pelvic Floor DisordersQuality of LifeUrinary IncontinenceAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedParityPeruPrevalencePelvic floor dysfunctionQuality of lifeUrinary incontinence

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PMID38722559
PMCPMC11245415

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