Viviana Méndez-Sacta
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Viviana Méndez-Sacta has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ana Lucía Zeas-Puga
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
1 shared publication - Bernardo Vega Crespo
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca 010203, Ecuador
1 shared publication - Bieke Samijn
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium; Department of Urology, ERN eUROGEN Accredited Centre, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
1 shared publication - Daniel Pecos-Martín
Departamento de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universidad de Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
1 shared publication - François Hervé
Department of Urology ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital Ghent Belgium
1 shared publication - Patricia Martínez-Merinero
Physical Therapy and Pain Research Group, Phisical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 17 November 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Healthcare
- Vol. 12 (22) , 2296
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Sexually Active Women in Ecuador
Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly affects women’s health worldwide, but its specific prevalence in Ecuador is not well documented. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence among sexually active women in the Cuenca canton and the factors associated with its presence. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2023 to January 2024 involving 460 women aged 30 years or older attending public health centers in Cuenca, Ecuador. The ICIQ-SF questionnaire was used to assess the presence and severity of UI and its impact on quality of life, along with a data collection form. Results: The findings revealed that UI is prevalent in a population that often lacks timely diagnosis, further obscuring the true extent of the issue. The results demonstrated that sociodemographic, gyneco-obstetric, and urological factors significantly influenced the risk of developing this condition. Conclusions: This study demonstrated a high prevalence of UI among women in Cuenca, Ecuador, with a notable impact on quality of life. The aforementioned factors predispose to the development of this condition, highlighting the need for preventive and rehabilitative interventions, as well as appropriate policies to address UI as a public health issue.
- 17 November 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Healthcare
- Vol. 12 (22) , 2296
Open AccessPrevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Sexually Active Women in Ecuador
Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly affects women’s health worldwide, but its specific prevalence in Ecuador is not well documented. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence among sexually active women in the Cuenca canton and the factors associated with its presence. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2023 to January 2024 involving 460 women aged 30 years or older attending public health centers in Cuenca, Ecuador. The ICIQ-SF questionnaire was used to assess the presence and severity of UI and its impact on quality of life, along with a data collection form. Results: The findings revealed that UI is prevalent in a population that often lacks timely diagnosis, further obscuring the true extent of the issue. The results demonstrated that sociodemographic, gyneco-obstetric, and urological factors significantly influenced the risk of developing this condition. Conclusions: This study demonstrated a high prevalence of UI among women in Cuenca, Ecuador, with a notable impact on quality of life. The aforementioned factors predispose to the development of this condition, highlighting the need for preventive and rehabilitative interventions, as well as appropriate policies to address UI as a public health issue.