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Observational studyRevista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia2025

Unraveling the frequency of intestinal constipation in woman with urinary incontinence: a descriptive observational study.

Bruna Isadora Thomé, Karoleen Oswald Scharan, Gisela Maria Assis, Auristela Duarte de Lima Moser

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Observational study in Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Bruna Isadora ThoméPontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná CuritibaPR Brazil Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4525-9975
Karoleen Oswald ScharanPontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná CuritibaPR Brazil Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4420-3171
Gisela Maria AssisUniversidade Federal do Paraná CuritibaPR Brazil Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6343-8075
Auristela Duarte de Lima MoserPontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná CuritibaPR Brazil Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5086-0701

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To identify the frequency of functional constipation in women with urinary incontinence. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted from September 2019 to January 2020 with 227 women (over 18 years old) at the Results: The participants had a median age of 62 years (range 23-97). Functional constipation was identified in 80.2%(n=182), and mixed urinary incontinence was predominant in this group (88.5%, n=161). Physical activity emerged as a protective factor against constipation (OR=0.47; 95% CI=0.22-1.01; p=0.05), though only 22.5%(n=41) reported regular exercise. Conclusion: The high frequency of functional constipation in women with urinary incontinence highlights a significant impact on quality of life and underscores the importance of integrated, conservative therapeutic strategies, including early lifestyle interventions such as regular physical activity, to prevent worsening of both conditions. Longitudinal investigations are recommended.

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ConstipationUrinary IncontinenceAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRisk FactorsYoung AdultComprehensive health careConstipationLife styleQuality of lifeSurveys and questionnairesUrinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence, stressWomen's health

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