UI is associated with several risk factors and has a negative impact on QoL. Appropriate investigation regarding the factors associated with the types of UI should be performed to diminish its impact on QoL.

Knowledge of the prevalence and characteristics of pregnant women who experience domestic violence is of paramount importance in planning appropriate strategies for their needs during pregnancy. Results indicate the need for nurses to intervene when warning signs of domestic violence against pregnant women are detected.

rESuMOO decurso da gravidez é determinado pela interação de diversos fatores, pelo que este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer as mudanças nos estilos de vida provocadas pela gravidez e pelo parto em mulheres imigrantes e portuguesas. Estudo de natureza qualitativa, exploratório, que recorreu à entrevista semiestruturada, em oitenta e duas mulheres imigrantes e portuguesas. Foi utilizada a análise de conteúdo com a categorização do verbatim suportada pelo Nvivo 10. O estudo foi autorizado por uma Comissão de Ética. Os resultados apontaram como principais mudanças ocorridas nos estilos de vida, provocadas pela gravidez, as relacionadas com a alimentação, atividade diária, exposição a perigos, sono e repouso, relações sociais e familiares, saídas, cuidado consigo própria, trabalho, vestuário e calça-do, viagens, vigilância de saúde, vivências da sexualidade, e consumos. A principal mudança, após o parto, manifestada por estas mulheres, foi que a sua vida passou a ser gerida em função do bebé. DESCritOrES Gravidez Estilo de vida Mudança Parto ABStrACtPregnancy is a period influenced by the interaction of several factors, therefore this study aimed to identify changes in lifestyles due to pregnancy and childbirth in Portuguese and immigrant women in Portugal. This is a qualitative study, using the semi-structured interview, with eightytwo Portuguese and immigrant women. Content analysis was used, with verbatim classification supported by Nvivo 10. It was authorized by an Ethics Commission. Results revealed that the primary changes in lifestyles due to pregnancy were in eating habits (nutrition), daily activity, exposure to danger, sleep and rest patterns, social and family relationships, going out, selfcare, work, clothing and footwear, travel, health monitoring and sexual activity and substances consumption. The main change after the birth, manifested by these women, was that their lives began to revolve around their baby. DESCriPtOrSPregnancy Lifestyle Change Childbirth rESuMEN El desarrollo del embarazo está determinado por la interacción entre varios factores. En este estudio fueron evaluados los cambios en el estilo de vida causadas por el embarazo y el parto en mujeres inmigrantes y portuguesas. El estudio posee un carácter cualitativo y exploratorio recurrió a entrevistas semiestructuradas, en ochenta y dos mujeres inmigrantes e portuguesas. Se utilizó el análisis de contenido apoyado por el programa QSR Nvivo10El estudio fue aprobado por un Comité de Ética. Los resultados mostraron cómo grandes cambios en los estilos de vida causados por el embarazo, relacionados con la alimentación, la actividad diaria, la exposición a riesgos, el sueño, el descanso, las relaciones sociales y familiares, salidas, cuidar de sí misma, el trabajo, la ropa y el calzado, viajes, vigilancia de la salud, las experiencias de la sexualidad y el consumo. El principal cambio, después de la entrega, que se manifiesta por estas mujeres, era que su vida tiene que ser manejado de acuerdo a la bebé. DESCriPtOrES

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Sleep and associated individual characteristics should be considered in the diagnosis and intervention process in secondary education.

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Problem Statement: Chronic disease entails physical, psychological and social issues with a decrease in the quality of life. The assessment of QoL has been applied as indicator in patients with chronic diseases. Research Questions: What is the quality of life in patients with chronic disease? What are the socio-demographic variables that influence the quality of life in patients? Purpose: To assess the quality of life in patients suffering from chronic disease and identify socio-demographic variables which influence the quality of life of patients suffering from chronic disease. Research Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study using a sample composed of 228 users (134 females) from a Family Health Unit in the municipality of Viseu. Data collection was made by means of a questionnaire, consisting of sociodemographic variables, the SF-12 scale and the existence of chronic disease was assessed through the questions -"Do you currently suffer from any chronic disease?"; "If so, which one(s)?". Findings: The most common chronic diseases were hypertension (59.9%). Female patients with a chronic disease reported worse physical functioning, role-physical and role-emotional; increased bodily pain and better quality of life regarding general health. Male patients showed worse role-physical, increased bodily pain and vitality. Sociodemographic variables which were associated with quality of life were area of residence, academic qualifications and work situation. Conclusion: Chronic disease affects quality of life negatively. Quality of life in both patients groups was associated with socio-demographic variables. Health-related quality of life is an essential issue and should be considered as a priority in health policies.