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Impact on sexuality and urinary incontinence in adults with spina bifida

Year: 2005

Type: article

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).

Source: Cerebrospinal Fluid Research

DOI: 10.1186/1743-8454-2-s1-s24

Authors: Geòrgia Romero Cullerès, Joan Conejero Sugranyes, Esther Pagès Bolívar

Institution: Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,680