Abstract
Materials and methods A total of 82 patients (61% male, 39% female) of average age: 30.5 (19–48) affected by spina bifida were available for interview. A questionnaire was administered to determine data related to patient neurological level, management of bladder dysfunction, aspects of their sexual activity and the possible interference with urinary incontinence, among others. The questionnaire also included a section for male patients able to sustain erection, SHIM (Sexual Health Inventory for Male), to determine the degree of their erectile dysfunction. Bivariable and multivariable statistical analysis valued the most common factor interfering the sexual activity of this highly statistically significant population.(p < 0.05).
Highlights
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of urinary incontinence on sexual activity in adult patients with spina bifida
The study determined that patients with spina bifida have low sexual activity and their urinary incontinence affects their sexual relationships
A questionnaire was administered to determine data related to patient neurological level, management of bladder dysfunction, aspects of their sexual activity and the possible interference with urinary incontinence, among others
Summary
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of urinary incontinence on sexual activity in adult patients with spina bifida. Impact on sexuality and urinary incontinence in adults with spina bifida Geòrgia Romero Cullerès*, Joan Conejero Sugranyes and Esther Pagès Bolívar
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