Quality of life and body image of patients with urinary disorders

Abstract

Objective: to assess the quality of life and body image of men with difficulty urinating and indwelling urinary catheter users, integrating the socio-demographic, economic and morbidity variables. Method: a cross-sectional analytical study with 64 male patients with urinary problems. Three questionnaires were used for data collection: one containing sociodemographic, economic and morbid data, the Medical Outcome Study 36-item short-form health survey to analyze quality of life, and the Body Dysmorphic Examination, which assesses body image. T-test, Mann-Whitney, Pearson, Spearman, Linear Regression and Stepwise were used. Results: quality of life and body image were compromised in both groups, affecting emotional aspects, with a high degree of body dissatisfaction and altered physical and social adversity. Conclusion: changes in patients’ quality of life and body image were observed, confirming the need for improvement in care.

Urinary Tract Infections and Associated Factors among Patients with Indwelling Urinary Catheters Attending Bugando Medical Centre a Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania

“…Furthermore, this study found that formal education level (i.e., patients who attained no formal education and/or primary education) was associated with the development of complications among participants with long-term IUC. This observation was also reported in previous studies [1,6,32,37,38]. Lack or little formal education means lacking the knowledge of general hygienic measures that aims at preventing and controlling infectious diseases, such as UTI.…”

“…Complications of indwelling urinary catheterization (IUC) affect patients' well-being, mostly physically, psychologically and socially [1]. Common complications documented in several studies include catheter blockages, leakage, urethral hemorrhage, urethritis, bladder spasms, bladder calculi, vesicoureteral reflux and over the years bladder cancer [2,3].…”

Factors Influencing Distress and Coping Strategies Among Patients with Metastatic Spinal Tumor at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital

“…The presence of gastrointestinal, urinary, cardiovascular, and thermoregulation disorders significantly impacted emotional well-being, daily activities, and bodily discomfort [38]. Amaral et al [39] reported a decrement in emotional and social aspects of quality of life among patients with urinary disorders. The collapse of self-image resulting from a loss of independence, particularly regarding the ability to urinate and defecate, could contribute to increased feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.…”