EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Background: Urinary incontinence is a highly prevalent symptom among the adult population, affecting 24% of women.

Objective: To determine the quality of life of patients due to urinary incontinence at the Maternal and Child Hospital 2018 - 2019.

Methodological Design: With a type of Retrospective Descriptive study, in the influence on the Maternal and Child Hospital, with a universe of 191 patients and a sample of 128 at a 95% CI, with a type of non-probabilistic convenience sampling, collecting data through telephone contact with the patients. The database generated from the epidemiological-statistical program Epi Info v. 7.2. The confidentiality of the information was maintained.

Results: The study shows that the majority of women affected by urinary incontinence are over 61 years of age and occupy the role of housewife. Obesity and having a child are the most common antecedents. After the intervention, most of the women reported good satisfaction and a decrease in sexual limitations and daily and social activities. In general, most women reported being in very good or good health after the intervention.

Conclusion: The intervention of urinary incontinence is a measure of recovery that generates general improvement in the operated patients.

Keywords: Urinary Incontinence; Quality of Life; Gynecology; Honduras

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