Prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria em mulheres saudaveis em Guarapuava PR

Abstract

Background: The pelvic floor has the function of supporting the pelvic viscera, sexual function, urinary and fecal continence, during pregnancy and childbirth, it allows the support and passage of the fetus. The failure of this musculature can cause urinary incontinence, which is defined as any involuntary loss of urine, which may generate social or hygienic discomfort for the patient. Aims: To investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence in women over 18 years old, analysis of the degree of intimate selfknowledge and the interference of UI in quality of life. Method: Cross-sectional study of an investigative nature. A sociodemographic and PRAFAB questionnaire was used by Google Forms, through a link posted on social networks. Results: 62 women with an average age of 24.8 years participated, 77.4% had some level of urinary loss. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence was prevalent in young women, with no relationship between the severity of UI and the mode of delivery, but there are several factors that may be linked to this dysfunction.