Introduction: People with colorectal cancer (CRC) can present adverse effects, impairing the quality of life related to health (HRQoL). Objective: To validate the QLQ-CR29 module for the assessment of HRQoL, in Chile. Materials and method: Cross-sectional study that included 170 people with CRC. The internal consistency and construct validity (hypothesis tests) were analyzed. Results: 117 patients (68.8%) were evaluated before surgery and 53 (31.2%) after tumor resection. The internal consistency of the QLQCR29 was α = 0.838. The proposed hypotheses were confirmed: The patients evaluated before surgery complained more of "blood/mucus in the stool", "abdominal pain", "hair loss" and "abdominal swelling", while the patients evaluated after presented more "fecal incontinence" (p < 0.05). Before surgery, patients with rectal cancer presented higher values of "urinary frequency", "frequency of stools", "pain in the buttocks", "taste problems" and "embarrassment"; while those with colon cancer complained more of "blood/mucus in stool" (p < 0.05). After surgery, patients with CCR had higher "stool frequency", "flatus" and "embarrassment" (p = 0.004) compared with those with colon cancer (p < 0.05). Ostomized patients presented more "fecal incontinence" and "embarrassment" (p < 0.001). Low significant correlations were observed between most of the dimensions of the QLQ CR29 with the dimensions of the QLQ C30. Conclusion: The Chilean version of the QLQ CR29 module is adequate to assess HRQoL in people with CRC.

Resumen Introducción: Personas con cáncer colorrectal (CCR) pueden presentar efectos adversos, perjudicando la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud (CVRS). Objetivo: Validar el módulo QLQ CR29 para evaluación de la CVRS, en Chile. Materiales y método: Estudio transversal que incluyó 170 personas con CCR. Se analizaron la consistencia interna y validez de constructo del instrumento con test de hipótesis. Resultados: 117 personas (68,8%) fueron evaluadas antes de la cirugía y 53 (31,2%) después de la cirugía. La consistencia interna del QLQ CR29 fue α = 0,838. Fueron comprobadas las hipótesis planteadas: Los pacientes evaluados antes de la cirugía se quejaron más de "sangre/mucosidad en las heces", "dolor abdominal", "pérdida de cabello" e "hinchazón abdominal", mientras que los pacientes evaluados después presentaron más "incontinencia fecal" (p < 0,05). Antes de la cirugía, los pacientes con cáncer de recto CCR presentaron mayores valores de "frecuencia urinaria", "frecuencia de deposiciones", "dolor en las nalgas", "problemas con el gusto" y "vergüenza"; mientras que aquellos con cáncer de colon que se quejaban más de "sangre/mucosidad en las heces" (p < 0,05). Después de la cirugía, los pacientes con cáncer de recto tenían mayor "frecuencia de deposiciones", "eliminación de gases" y "vergüenza" (p = 0,004) en comparación con los con cáncer de colon (p < 0,05). Los pacientes ostomizados presentaron más "incontinencia fecal" y "vergüenza" (p < 0,001). Fueron observadas correlaciones positivas y negativas bajas entre la mayoría de las dimensiones del QLQ CR29 con las dimensiones del QLQ C30. Conclusión: La versión chilena del módulo QLQ CR29 es adecuada para evaluar la CVRS en personas con CCR.

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar consistência interna e validade de construto do QLQ-MY20 para avaliação da qualidade de vida em sobreviventes de mieloma múltiplo no Chile. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado entre março de 2020 e dezembro de 2022. Participaram 118 pessoas de dois hospitais públicos. Foram utilizados questionários QLQ-C30 e QLQ-MY20. A consistência interna foi avaliada com alfa de Cronbach(α) e a validade de construto através de testes de hipóteses (Mann Whitney e correlação de Spearman). Resultados: A idade média dos participantes era de 67,2 (DP=9,2) anos. Consistência interna para escala completa (α=0,779), dimensão “sintomas da doença” (α=0,671), dimensão “efeitos colaterais dos tratamentos” (α=0,538) e dimensão “perspectiva de futuro” (α=0,670). Quatro das cinco hipóteses de validade de construto foram confirmadas: as mulheres apresentaram mais sintomas, assim como pessoas com pior estado de desempenho, com dor e com maior fadiga. Conclusões: A versão chilena do QLQ-MY20 apresenta consistência interna adequada e validade de construto. Objetivos QLQMY20 QLQMY QLQ MY20 MY QLQ-MY2 Chile Métodos transversal 202 2022 11 públicos QLQC30 QLQC C30 C QLQ-C3 QLQMY20. MY20. Cronbachα Cronbach α Cronbach(α Mann Spearman. Spearman . Spearman) Resultados 672 67 2 67, DP=9,2 DP92 DP 9 (DP=9,2 anos α=0,779, α0779 α=0,779 , 0 779 (α=0,779) sintomas doença α=0,671, α0671 α=0,671 671 (α=0,671) efeitos tratamentos α=0,538 α0538 538 (α=0,538 perspectiva futuro α=0,670. α0670 α=0,670 670 (α=0,670) confirmadas desempenho fadiga Conclusões QLQMY2 MY2 QLQ-MY 20 1 QLQC3 C3 QLQ-C 6 DP=9, DP9 (DP=9, α077 α=0,77 77 (α=0,779 α067 α=0,67 (α=0,671 α=0,53 α053 53 (α=0,53 (α=0,670 DP=9 (DP=9 α07 α=0,7 7 (α=0,77 α06 α=0,6 (α=0,67 α=0,5 α05 5 (α=0,5 DP= (DP= α0 α=0, (α=0,7 (α=0,6 (α=0, (DP α=0 (α=0 α= (α= (α

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the internal consistency and construct validity of the QLQ-MY20 for assessing the quality of life in multiple myeloma survivors in Chile. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between March 2020 and December 2022. It involved 118 individuals from two public hospitals. The QLQ-C30 and QLQ-MY20 questionnaires were used. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha(α), and construct validity was evaluated through hypothesis testing (Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation). Results: The average age of participants was 67.2 years (SD=9.2). Internal consistency for the complete scale was α=0.779, for the “disease symptoms” dimension α=0.671, for the “side effects of treatments” dimension α=0.538, and for the “future perspective” dimension α=0.670. Four of the five construct validity hypotheses were confirmed: women, individuals with worse performance status, those with pain, and those with worse fatigue showed more symptoms. Conclusions: The Chilean version of the QLQ-MY20 demonstrates adequate internal consistency and construct validity. Objectives QLQMY20 QLQMY QLQ MY20 MY QLQ-MY2 Chile Methods crosssectional cross sectional 202 2022 11 hospitals QLQC30 QLQC C30 C QLQ-C3 used Cronbachs Cronbach s alphaα, alphaα alpha α , alpha(α) MannWhitney Mann Whitney correlation. correlation . correlation) Results 672 67 2 67. SD=9.2. SD92 SD SD=9.2 9 (SD=9.2) α0779 0 779 α=0.779 disease symptoms α0671 671 α=0.671 side treatments α0538 538 α=0.538 future perspective α0670 670 α=0.670 confirmed women status pain Conclusions QLQMY2 MY2 QLQ-MY 20 1 QLQC3 C3 QLQ-C alpha(α 6 SD9 SD=9. (SD=9.2 α077 77 α=0.77 α067 α=0.67 α053 53 α=0.53 SD=9 (SD=9. α07 7 α=0.7 α06 α=0.6 α05 5 α=0.5 SD= (SD=9 α0 α=0. (SD= α=0 (SD α=

RESUMEN Objetivos: Evaluar consistencia interna y validez de constructo del QLQ-MY20 para valoración de calidad de vida en sobrevivientes de mieloma múltiple en Chile. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado entre marzo 2020 y diciembre 2022. Participaron 118 personas de dos hospitales públicos. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios QLQ-C30 y QLQ-MY20. Fueron evaluadas la consistencia interna con alfa de Cronbach (α) y validez de constructo mediante pruebas de hipótesis (Mann Whitney y correlación de Spearman). Resultados: El promedio de edad de los participantes era 67,2 (DE=9,2) años. Consistencia interna para escala completa (α=0,779), dimensión “síntomas de la enfermedad” (α=0,671), dimensión “efectos secundarios de los tratamientos” (α=0,538) y dimensión “perspectiva de futuro” (α=0,670). Se comprobaron cuatro de las cinco hipótesis de la validez de constructo: presentaron más síntomas las mujeres, personas con peor performance estatus, con dolor y con peor fatiga. Conclusiones: La versión chilena del QLQ-MY20 presenta adecuada consistencia interna y validez de constructo. Objetivos QLQMY20 QLQMY QLQ MY20 MY QLQ-MY2 Chile Métodos transversal 202 2022 11 públicos QLQC30 QLQC C30 C QLQ-C3 QLQMY20. MY20. α (α Mann Spearman. Spearman . Spearman) Resultados 672 67 2 67, DE=9,2 DE92 DE 9 (DE=9,2 años α=0,779, α0779 α=0,779 , 0 779 (α=0,779) enfermedad α=0,671, α0671 α=0,671 671 (α=0,671) efectos tratamientos α=0,538 α0538 538 (α=0,538 perspectiva futuro α=0,670. α0670 α=0,670 670 (α=0,670) mujeres estatus fatiga Conclusiones QLQMY2 MY2 QLQ-MY 20 1 QLQC3 C3 QLQ-C 6 DE=9, DE9 (DE=9, α077 α=0,77 77 (α=0,779 α067 α=0,67 (α=0,671 α=0,53 α053 53 (α=0,53 (α=0,670 DE=9 (DE=9 α07 α=0,7 7 (α=0,77 α06 α=0,6 (α=0,67 α=0,5 α05 5 (α=0,5 DE= (DE= α0 α=0, (α=0,7 (α=0,6 (α=0, (DE α=0 (α=0 α= (α=

Abstract Purpose To describe the English-to-Spanish translation process and preliminary psychometric analysis (face validity, cultural adaptation, and test-retest reliability) of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Bowels Module (ICIQB) among Chilean colorectal cancer patients. Materials and Methods The face validity was studied with 10 colorectal cancer patients, and the test-retest reliability, with 15 patients, 1 month before and 6 months after cancer surgery. Results Two rounds of translation/back translation resulted in a Spanish version. The English expression open your bowels was translated as defecar, as it is easily understandable in Spanish. The patients reported that the instrument was easy to answer, with clear instructions, and that it was adequate to appraise their health condition. The testretest reliability was good (Spearman rho [ρ] ≥ 0.842); only item 15a, the Bristol Stool Scale, obtained a moderate correlation (ρ=0.639). The patients reported a variety of symptoms, including increased bowel movements, nocturnal bowel movements, fecal urgency, and incontinence. Conclusions The first Spanish version of the ICIQ-B was culturally adapted for Chilean colorectal cancer patients, and showed good test-retest reliability. It might be a reference for other Spanish-speaking countries and for patients with other conditions. The ICIQ-B is a robust comprehensive questionnaire for bowel function.

Abstract Aim: To characterize functional outcomes and oncological fatigue in older cancer patients, and verify the relation of these outcomes with age, number of hospitalizations, and falls within 12-months. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 116 older adults with cancer undergoing treatment in a hospital in Santiago de Chile. Participants were assessed for independence on the activity of daily living (Barthel index), functional mobility with “timed up and go” (TUG) test, handgrip strength with a Baseline® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer, and fatigue with Brief Fatigue Inventory. Information about the number of falls and hospitalizations from the previous 12-months was also collected. Results: 21.6% had experienced at least one fall during the previous 12-months, and 52% had been hospitalized over the same period. Handgrip strength was below the cut-off thresholds for older adults and 78.4% were classified with the risk of falls according to the TUG test. Forty-nine percent of participants experienced moderate fatigue, and 58% were dependent to perform activities of daily living. There was a correlation of TUG results with age (r = 0.204; p = 0.028). Conclusions: Older adults with cancer in our study experienced moderate fatigue, a high dependence to perform activities of daily living, especially those associated with mobility, dressing, and bladder or bowel function. Older adults with cancer are more likely to develop functional decline which leads to increased dependency or death. The data suggests they present functional impairment. Physical activity interventions would benefit this population.

Objetivo: determinar a incidência e a taxa de risco de quedas em pacientes adultos tratados por neoplasias hematológicas na Unidade de Hematologia Intensiva de um hospital de referência. Método: corresponde a um estudo observacional retrospectivo. Foram avaliados 101 pacientes. A ocorrência de quedas foi obtida a partir do registro da unidade e as variáveis preditivas do modelo Hendrich II foram coletadas: sexo, presença de tontura ou vertigem, confusão mental, problemas de eliminação, depressão, uso de benzodiazepínicos, uso de anticonvulsivantes e o teste Get up and Go. Resultados: dois eventos de quedas foram relatados em 101 pacientes (incidência de 1,98% em um período de 1,5 ano). Usando o ponto de corte cinco do Modelo Hendrich II, identificou-se que 30 pacientes (29,7%) apresentaram risco de queda no primeiro dia de hospitalização, 41 (40,6%) ao meio e 38 (37,6%) no momento da alta hospitalar. Conclusões: pacientes tratados por neoplasias hematológicas apresentaram baixa incidência e alto risco de quedas durante a hospitalização.

Objective: to determine the incidence and rate of risk of falls in adult patients treated for hematologic malignancies in the Intensive Hematology Unit of a reference hospital. Method: this is a retrospective observational study. A total of 101 patients were evaluated. The occurrence of falls was obtained from records of the unit and the predictive variables of the Hendrich II model were collected, namely: sex, presence of dizziness or vertigo, mental confusion, elimination problems, depression, use of benzodiazepines, use of anticonvulsants, and the Get up and Go test. Results: two fall events were reported in 101 patients (incidence of 1.98% over a 1.5-year period). Based on the cut-off point 5 of the Hendrich II Model, 30 patients (29.7%) were at risk of fall at the moment of hospital admission, 41 (40.6%) in the middle of the hospitalization period, and 38 (37.6%) at the moment of hospital discharge. Conclusions: patients treated for hematological malignancies presented low incidence and high risk of falls during hospitalization.

Objetivo: determinar la incidencia y la tasa de riesgo de caídas en pacientes adultos tratados por neoplasias hematológicas en la Unidad de Hematología Intensiva de un hospital de referencia. Método: corresponde a un estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se evaluaron 101 pacientes. La ocurrencia de caídas se obtuvo del registro de la unidad y las variables predictivas del modelo Hendrich II fueron recopiladas: sexo, presencia de mareos o vértigo, confusión mental, problemas de eliminación, depresión, uso de benzodiacepina, uso de anticonvulsionantes y la prueba Get up and Go. Resultados: dos eventos de caídas fueron reportados en 101 pacientes (incidencia de 1,98% en un período de 1,5 años). Utilizando el punto de corte 5 del Modelo Hendrich II, fue identificado que 30 pacientes (29,7%) tenían riesgo de caída al ingreso hospitalario, 41 (40,6%) en la mitad y 38 (37,6%) al egreso hospitalario. Conclusiones: los pacientes tratados por neoplasias hematológicas presentaron una incidencia baja y un alto riesgo de caídas durante la hospitalización.

Objective: to determine the incidence and rate of risk of falls in adult patients treated for hematologic malignancies in the Intensive Hematology Unit of a reference hospital. Method: this is a retrospective observational study. A total of 101 patients were evaluated. The occurrence of falls was obtained from records of the unit and the predictive variables of the Hendrich II model were collected, namely: sex, presence of dizziness or vertigo, mental confusion, elimination problems, depression, use of benzodiazepines, use of anticonvulsants, and the Get up and Go test. Results: two fall events were reported in 101 patients (incidence of 1.98% over a 1.5-year period). Based on the cut-off point 5 of the Hendrich II Model, 30 patients (29.7%) were at risk of fall at the moment of hospital admission, 41 (40.6%) in the middle of the hospitalization period, and 38 (37.6%) at the moment of hospital discharge. Conclusions: patients treated for hematological malignancies presented low incidence and high risk of falls during hospitalization.

Objetivo: determinar la incidencia y la tasa de riesgo de caídas en pacientes adultos tratados por neoplasias hematológicas en la Unidad de Hematología Intensiva de un hospital de referencia. Método: corresponde a un estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se evaluaron 101 pacientes. La ocurrencia de caídas se obtuvo del registro de la unidad y las variables predictivas del modelo Hendrich II fueron recopiladas: sexo, presencia de mareos o vértigo, confusión mental, problemas de eliminación, depresión, uso de benzodiacepina, uso de anticonvulsionantes y la prueba Get up and Go. Resultados: dos eventos de caídas fueron reportados en 101 pacientes (incidencia de 1,98% en un período de 1,5 años). Utilizando el punto de corte 5 del Modelo Hendrich II, fue identificado que 30 pacientes (29,7%) tenían riesgo de caída al ingreso hospitalario, 41 (40,6%) en la mitad y 38 (37,6%) al egreso hospitalario. Conclusiones: los pacientes tratados por neoplasias hematológicas presentaron una incidencia baja y un alto riesgo de caídas durante la hospitalización.

Objetivo: determinar a incidência e a taxa de risco de quedas em pacientes adultos tratados por neoplasias hematológicas na Unidade de Hematologia Intensiva de um hospital de referência. Método: corresponde a um estudo observacional retrospectivo. Foram avaliados 101 pacientes. A ocorrência de quedas foi obtida a partir do registro da unidade e as variáveis preditivas do modelo Hendrich II foram coletadas: sexo, presença de tontura ou vertigem, confusão mental, problemas de eliminação, depressão, uso de benzodiazepínicos, uso de anticonvulsivantes e o teste Get up and Go. Resultados: dois eventos de quedas foram relatados em 101 pacientes (incidência de 1,98% em um período de 1,5 ano). Usando o ponto de corte cinco do Modelo Hendrich II, identificou-se que 30 pacientes (29,7%) apresentaram risco de queda no primeiro dia de hospitalização, 41 (40,6%) ao meio e 38 (37,6%) no momento da alta hospitalar. Conclusões: pacientes tratados por neoplasias hematológicas apresentaram baixa incidência e alto risco de quedas durante a hospitalização.

La autopercepción de aumento de volumen de extremidad superior, puede ser una herramienta eficaz en la pesquisa e intervención temprana del linfedema. El objetivo del estudio fueverificar la asociación entre autopercepción de aumento de volumen de extremidad superior y criterios objetivos de uso común para linfedema en mujeres tratadas por cáncer de mama. Se evaluaron 112 mujeres con cáncer de mama, quienes tenían entre 6 y 18 meses post cirugía. Se realizó el cálculo de volumetría indirecta de extremidades superiores, a través de cuatro criterios diagnósticos basados en diferencia de volumen de extremidades (≥2 cm, ≥ 200 mL, ≥10% ≥20%). La autopercepción de volumen fue evaluada con una pregunta. Para el análisis de datos, se utilizó la prueba de chi cuadrado. La media de edad fue 56,3 años (DE=13,1). La prevalencia observada para el criterio de diferencia de volumen ≥ 200 mL fue de 13,4%, 17% para criterio ≥10%, 6,25% para criterio ≥ 20% y 33% para criterio ≥2 cm. Stemmer fue positivo en 51,8% y fóvea positiva en 17,9% de las mujeres. La autopercepción de aumento de volumen se asoció con los criterios ≥ 200 mL y ≥10% y con la presencia de Stemmer y fóvea (p<0,05). En conclusión, la información entregada por las pacientes respecto de la autopercepción del volumen de su extremidad, se asoció con los criterios diagnósticos de linfedema más conservadores, así como para la presencia de signos de Stemmer y fóvea positiva. Estos se debiera considerar dentro de la evaluación clínica.

Self-perception of upper limbs swelling can be an effective tool in diagnostic and early intervention of lymphedema. The aim of the present paper was to verify the association between self-perception of swelling of upper extremities and objective criteria commonly used for lymphedema diagnostic in women treated for breast cancer. We evaluated 112 women with breast cancer between 6- and 18-months post-surgery. Indirect calculation of the volume of upper extremities through four criteria commonly used was employed (≥2 cm, ≥ 200 mL, ≥10%, ≥20%). The self-perception of swelling was evaluated with a question. The chi square test was used for data analysis. The mean age was 56.3 years (DE=13.1). The prevalence of lymphedema according to limb volume difference ≥ 200 ml criterion was 13.4%; 17% for criterion ≥10 %; 6.25% for criterion ≥ 20%; and 33% for criterion ≥2 cm. Stemmer was positive in 51.8% and 17.9% women presented positive fovea. Self-perception of swelling was associated with the criteria ≥ 200 mL and ≥10 % and the presence of positive Stemmer and fovea (p <0.05). In conclusion, the information provided by the patient about her perception of swelling, is associated with objective diagnostic criteria and the Stemmer and fovea positive signs. Self-perception should be considered in the clinical evaluation.

Resumo A musculatura do assoalho pélvico (AP) exerce importante papel na estabilização pélvico-lombar durante atividades funcionais. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre aptidão cardiorrespiratória percebida e a função do AP no controle por idade. Métodos: Foram avaliadas 269 mulheres adultas com a Escala de Capacidade Percebida e exame da função muscular do AP por palpação. Resultados: 70,2% das mulheres conseguiam manter apenas uma caminhada por 30 minutos. Aproximadamente 46,9% tinham contração objetiva fraca do AP. Estiveram associados a uma melhor função do assoalho pélvico: aptidão cardiorrespiratória percebida (conseguir correr por 30 minutos) e não apresentar queixas de perdas de urina no dia a dia e durante a prática de atividade física.

Abstract Pelvic floor (PF) muscles play an important role in stabilizing lumbar-pelvic area during functional activities. Objective: To investigate the association between the rating of perceived capacity and pelvic floor function controlling age. Methods: We evaluated 269 adult women with the Rating of Perceived Capacity and perineal muscle function palpation exam. Results: 70.2% of the women could just keep walking for 30 minutes. Approximately 4% failed to perform the contraction of the PF muscles and 46.9% had an objectively weak contraction. A better PF muscle function was associated with perceived cardiorespiratory fitness (being able to run for 30 minutes), not presenting complains of urine loss during daily life and during physical activity.

Resumen La musculatura del suelo pélvico (SP) ejerce un importante rol en la estabilización pélvico-lumbar en las actividades funcionales. Objetivo: Verificar la asociación entre percepción de la condición física y función del SP controlada por edad. Métodos: Se evaluó a 269 mujeres adultas con la Escala de Capacidad Percibida y el examen de función de la musculatura del suelo pélvico por palpación. Resultados: El 70,2% de las mujeres consiguieron mantener solamente una caminata de 30 minutos. Aproximadamente el 46,9% tenía una contracción objetiva débil del SP. Una mejor función del SP se asoció con la percepción de la condición cardiorrespiratoria (conseguir correr durante 30 minutos) y no manifestar quejas de pérdida de orina en el día a día y durante la práctica de las actividades físicas.

Background: Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients. Aim: To validate the Brief Fatigue Inventory in people treated for hematological neoplasms. Material and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, the Brief Fatigue Inventory was answered by 122 patients aged 40 ± 14 years (50% women) treated for hematological neoplasms at an intensive hematological unit of a public hospital between July 2010 and July 2013. Socio-demographic and clinical parameters were obtained from their clinical records. Results: Fatigue was present in nearly all patients (99.2%) in minor (50%), moderate (36.9%) or severe (12.3%) levels. The average fatigue score was 4.5 ± 1.9). The Brief Fatigue Inventory had a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.973) and proved to be one-dimensional (84.3% of the explained variance). Women reported that fatigue interfered more with enjoyment of life than men (p = 0.036). Conclusions: The Brief Fatigue Inventory is a reliable instrument that can be used in clinical practice. It allows a quick assessment of the level of fatigue. People treated for hematologic cancer have a high prevalence of fatigue.

Resumo Objetivos: verificar a prevalência de dispareunia no terceiro trimestre gestacional e fatores associados. Métodos: foram avaliadas 202 puérperas. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico; questionário ICIQ-Short Form; questionário de constipação intestinal e, para a avaliação da dispareunia foram utilizadas as questões do questionário FSFI. Os dados foram analisados com os testes qui quadrado, U de Mann Whitney e teste de Wilcoxon, p<0,05. Resultados: a prevalência de dispareunia no 3º trimestre gestacional foi de 48,5% (n=98), enquanto antes da gestação era de 15,3% (n=31). Os fatores associados à dispareunia nesse período foram: constipação no terceiro trimestre da gestação (p=0,05); incontinência urinária no terceiro trimestre da gestação (p<0,001) e dispareunia antes da gestação (p=0,01). A média de idade das mulheres com dispareunia foi significativamente maior que as sem dispareunia (p=0,01). Conclusões: a prevalência da dispareunia é alta no período gestacional e esta associada a alterações das funções do assoalho pélvico, como presença de incontinência urinária e constipação, além da presença prévia de dispareunia.

Abstract Objectives: to establish the prevalence of dyspareunia in the third gestational trimester and associated factors. Methods: 202 puerperal women were evaluated. Data was collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire; the ICIQ-Short Form questionnaire; an intestinal constipation questionnaire;and, questions from the FSFI questionnaire to evaluate dyspareunia. The data were analyzed using the chi-squared, Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests, p<0.05. Results: the prevalence of dyspareunia in the third gestational trimester was 48.5% (n=98), compared with 15.3% (n=31) before gestation. The factors associated with dyspareunia in this period were: constipation in the third trimester of gestation (p=0.05); urinary incontinence in the third trimester of gestation (p<0.001) and dyspareunia prior to gestation (p=0.01). The mean age of women with dyspareunia was significantly higher than that of those without dyspareunia (p=0.01). Conclusions: the prevalence of dyspareunia is high during gestation and is associated with alterations in the functions of the pelvic saddle, such as the presence of urinary incontinenceand constipation, and prior dyspareunia.

Resumo Introdução : Os músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAP) respondem aos estímulos sexuais, com aumento da circulação sanguínea local e contrações involuntárias durante o orgasmo. O treinamento dessa musculatura promove melhora da função sexual feminina. Objetivo : Verificar a associação entre a força muscular dos MAP e função sexual em mulheres, controlando idade e paridade. Método : Estudo transversal de associação. Foram avaliadas mulheres atendidas num centro de referência para rastreamento do câncer de colo uterino de Florianópolis/SC. Utilizou-se a Avaliação Funcional do Assoalho Pélvico e o questionário Female Sexual Function Index. Os recursos estatísticos incluíram os testes U de Mann Whitney, correlação de Spearman e Regressão de Poisson, p < 0,05. Resultados : A média de idade das participantes (n = 177) foi 39,05 anos (DP = ± 13,3). Com relação à função dos MAP, 53,7% apresentaram contração não palpável ou débil. As mulheres com função muscular de boa qualidade (que vencia a resistência manual feita pelo avaliador) tiveram significativamente maior desejo, excitação, lubrificação e orgasmo do que aquelas com função débil/ruim. Identificou-se que 52,5% das mulheres tinham disfunção sexual. Mulheres com função dos MAP "ruim" e idade superior a 50 anos apresentaram, respectivamente, 1.36 (IC95% 1,01 - 1,82) e 1.77 (IC95% 1,41 - 2,23) maior prevalência de disfunção sexual que as mulheres com "boa" função muscular. Conclusões : Mulheres adultas com melhor função dos MAP também apresentam melhor função sexual.

Abstract Introduction : Pelvic floor (PF) muscles react to sexual stimuli with increased local blood circulation and involuntary contractions during orgasm. The training of the PF musculature helps in the improvement of the female sexual function. Objective : To verify the association between PF muscle strength and sexual function in women, controlling age and parity. Method : Cross-sectional study based on associations. The study included women who attended a reference center in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, for a uterine cancer smear test. The Functional Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor and the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire were used. Statistical procedures included Mann-Whitney U tests, Spearman correlation and Poisson Regression Analysis, with p < .05. Results : The mean age of the women (n = 177) was 39.05 years (SD = 13.3). Regarding PF function, 53.7% of participants presented weak or not palpable PF muscle function. Women with "good" muscle function (able to maintain contraction under examiner's resistance) had significantly better indexes of sexual desire, excitement, lubrication and orgasm than women with weak/poor function. We identified that 52.5% of the women presented sexual dysfunction. Women with "poor" PF function and aged over 50 years had, respectively, 1.36 (CI95% 1.01 - 1.82) and 1.77 (CI95% 1.41 - 2.23) higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction than women with "good" PF function. Conclusions : Adult women with better PF muscle function also presented better sexual function.

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar associações entre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal e indicadores sociodemográficos em adolescentes. Participaram 1126 adolescentes do ensino médio do município de Santa Maria/RS. Foram analisadas questões sobre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal e indicadores sociodemográficos. As análises de associação foram realizadas por meio de regressão de Poisson bruta e ajustada por sexo e faixa etária. Rapazes estão insatisfeitos pela magreza e moças pelo excesso de peso. Os adolescentes cujo chefe de família possui menor escolaridade, de classes econômicas mais baixas e com menor renda apresentam maior probabilidade de insatisfação pela magreza. Já aqueles com o chefe de família apresentando ensino superior completo e os que residem no centro da cidade têm maior probabilidade de insatisfação pelo excesso de peso. Indicadores sociodemográficos estão associados à insatisfação com a imagem corporal. A insatisfação pela magreza é explicada pela menor escolaridade do chefe de família, pertencer às classes econômicas mais populares e ter menor renda. Já a insatisfação pelo excesso de peso, pela maior escolaridade do chefe de família e residir no centro.

The scope of this article is to investigate associations between body image dissatisfaction and sociodemographic indicators among adolescents. Participants included 1126 high school students in the city of Santa Maria in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Aspects regarding body image dissatisfaction and sociodemographic indicators were analyzed. Association analyses were performed using crude Poisson regression duly adjusted for sex and age. Boys were found to be dissatisfied due to slimness and girls due to excess weight. Adolescents where the parents had less schooling, as well as those from lower socioeconomic classes and with lower income were found to be more likely to have body image dissatisfaction due to slimness. However, those where the parents had completed higher education and those living in the downtown area were more likely to have body image dissatisfaction due to excess weight. Sociodemographic indicators are closely associated with body image dissatisfaction. Body image dissatisfaction due to slimness can be explained by the lower level of schooling of the parents, lower socioeconomic class and lower income. Dissatisfaction due to excess weight can be explained by the higher schooling of the parents and the fact of living in the downtown area.

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar associações entre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal e indicadores sociodemográficos em adolescentes. Participaram 1126 adolescentes do ensino médio do município de Santa Maria/RS. Foram analisadas questões sobre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal e indicadores sociodemográficos. As análises de associação foram realizadas por meio de regressão de Poisson bruta e ajustada por sexo e faixa etária. Rapazes estão insatisfeitos pela magreza e moças pelo excesso de peso. Os adolescentes cujo chefe de família possui menor escolaridade, de classes econômicas mais baixas e com menor renda apresentam maior probabilidade de insatisfação pela magreza. Já aqueles com o chefe de família apresentando ensino superior completo e os que residem no centro da cidade têm maior probabilidade de insatisfação pelo excesso de peso. Indicadores sociodemográficos estão associados à insatisfação com a imagem corporal. A insatisfação pela magreza é explicada pela menor escolaridade do chefe de família, pertencer às classes econômicas mais populares e ter menor renda. Já a insatisfação pelo excesso de peso, pela maior escolaridade do chefe de família e residir no centro.

The scope of this article is to investigate associations between body image dissatisfaction and sociodemographic indicators among adolescents. Participants included 1126 high school students in the city of Santa Maria in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Aspects regarding body image dissatisfaction and sociodemographic indicators were analyzed. Association analyses were performed using crude Poisson regression duly adjusted for sex and age. Boys were found to be dissatisfied due to slimness and girls due to excess weight. Adolescents where the parents had less schooling, as well as those from lower socioeconomic classes and with lower income were found to be more likely to have body image dissatisfaction due to slimness. However, those where the parents had completed higher education and those living in the downtown area were more likely to have body image dissatisfaction due to excess weight. Sociodemographic indicators are closely associated with body image dissatisfaction. Body image dissatisfaction due to slimness can be explained by the lower level of schooling of the parents, lower socioeconomic class and lower income. Dissatisfaction due to excess weight can be explained by the higher schooling of the parents and the fact of living in the downtown area.

Background: The episodes of urinary incontinence may cause social embarrassment, sexual dysfunction and diminished work performance. Objectives: To identify the sensitivity, specificity and to propose cutoff points of different anthropometric indicators for the prediction of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. Methods: 500 women from Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, from a wide age range, were assessed using the Internatinal Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ - SF). The anthropometric indexes analyzed were: Waist Circumference (WC), Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist / Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist / Height Ratio (WHeR), Body Adiposity Index (IAC) and Conicity Index (Index C). For statistical analysis, association tests and calculations of sensitivity and specificity by ROC curves were used. Results: The prevalence of UI was 35%. There were significant correlations between anthropometric indicators and frequency and intensity of UI. The WHeR was the index with the largest area under the ROC curve (0.618). The WC was the most sensitive index and the index C had the highest specificity. Women with WC with 78.50 cm or more exhibited 1.24 increased prevalence of UI (p < 0.05). Those women with index C of 1.23 or more showed 1.23 greater prevalence of UI (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Anthropometric indicators, especially those which take into account the WC, showed significant associations and can be used as predictors of UI.

Introducción: Los episodios de pérdidas urinarias son causas de vergüenza social, disfunción sexual y bajo desempeño profesional. Objetivos: Identificar la sensibilidad y especificidad, y proponer puntos de corte de diferentes indicadores antropométricos para la predicción en mujeres de la incontinencia urinaria (IU). Métodos: Fueron evaluadas 500 mujeres de la Gran Florianópolis, SC, Brasil, de un amplio rango etario, a partir del cuestionario ICIQ - SF para incontinencia urinaria. Fueron analizados los siguientes indicadores antropométricos: Circunferencia de Cintura (CC), Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC), Índice Cintura/Cadera (ICC), Razón Cintura/Estatura (RCE), Índice de Adiposidad Corporal (IAC) e Índice de Conicidad (Índice C). Para el análisis estadístico de los datos, fueron utilizadas pruebas de asociación y cálculos de sensibilidad y especificidad por medio de curvas ROC. Resultados: La prevalencia de IU fue 35%. Se observaron correlaciones significativas entre los indicadores antropométricos y frecuencia e intensidad de pérdidas urinarias. La RCE fue el indicador antropométrico con mayor área sobre la curva ROC (0,618). La CC fue el indicador antropométrico con mayor sensibilidad y el Índice C, aquel con la mayor especificidad para la predicción de la IU. Mujeres con CC con 78,5 cm o más presentaron 1,24 vez más prevalencia de IU (p<0,05). Mujeres con Índice C de 1,23 puntos o más presentaron 1,23 vez más prevalencia de IU (p<0,05). Conclusiones: Los indicadores antropométricos, especialmente aquellos que llevan en consideración la CC, presentaron asociaciones significativas y pueden ser usados como indicativos de IU.

O objetivo foi verificar a prevalência de constipação e sua associação com fatores sociode-mográficos e relacionados à saúde em 605 mulheres adultas da grande Florianópolis/SC que realizaram exames de rastreamento de câncer de colo uterino. Este é um estudo transversal em que a constipação foi avaliada por meio dos critérios Roma III. Utilizou-se regressão de Poisson para p<0,05.Resultados:a prevalência de constipação segundo Roma III foi 25,1%. Aproximadamente 80% das mulheres com constipação referiram que a mesma tinha média/grande interferência em suas vidas. Na análise univariada, estiveram associados à constipação: renda per capita menor que 1 salário mínimo, estado de saúde ruim, insatisfacäo com o corpo, realizar atividade física no deslocamento pessoal e auto-relato de hemorroídas. Na análise multivariada e seguindo o modelo hierárquico, somente a associação com o auto-relato de hemorroidas foi preservada (RP = 4,45; IC = 3,49-5,68). Sugerem-se estratégias de enfrentamento da constipação no âmbito de atenção a saúde da mulher.

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal constipation and its association with sociodemographic and health-related factors in 605 adult women of metropolitan Florianópolis/SC who underwent screening tests for cervical cancer. This is a cross-sectional study in which intestinal constipation was evaluated by Rome III criteria. We used Poisson regression considering p <0.05.Results:The prevalence of intestinal constipation according to Rome III was 25.1%. Approximately 80% of women with constipation reported that the problem caused medium/high interference in their lives. In univariate analysis, constipation was associated with: income per capita lower than 1 minimum wage, a poor health state, body dissatisfaction, physical activity during personal commuting and self-report of hemorrhoids. In multivariate analysis and following a hierarchical model, the association persisted only for self-report of hemorrhoids (PR = 4.45, CI = 3.49-5.68). Coping strategies for intestinal constipation in the health care of women are suggested.