Author/Authors :
Goris, Songul University of Erciyes - Ataturk School of Health, Turkey , Sungur, Gonul University of Erciyes - Ataturk School of Health, Turkey , Tasci, Sultan University of Erciyes - Ataturk School of Health, Turkey , Mirza, Meral University of Erciyes - Ataturk School of Health, Turkey , Ceyhan, Ozlem University of Erciyes - Ataturk School of Health, Turkey , Tekinsoy, Pinar University of Erciyes - ,Ataturk School of Health, Turkey
Abstract :
Objectives: This study was conducted in order to determine the effect of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction on the quality of life among women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Methodology: The descriptive study included 60 women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The data were collected through a questionnaire forms designed by the researchers, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale and Short Items Form of Health-Related Quality of Life. Chi-square, t and ANOVA test were used. Results: Almost half of the women had urinary incontinence problem and 63.0 % did not visit the doctor. It was determined that the urinary incontinence was higher in women, who were over 45 years old, married and had children, and diagnosed for 6 years and more (p 0.05). Twenty-eight point three percent (28.3%) of the MS women had sexual dysfunction. Conclusions: It was determined that women with urinary incontinence had a lower quality of life and more sexual dysfunction.
Keywords :
Multiple sclerosis , women , urinary incontinence , sexual dysfunction , quality of life.
