The prevalence of chronic cough amongst females with stress urinary incontinence

BackgroundStress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is one of the major physical consequences suffered by individuals with chronic cough (CC). We investigated the prevalence of CC among women who reported having SUI.MethodsParticipants completed an online structured quantitative questionnaire in April 2021, to identify adult women with SUI. Demographic characteristics, causes/triggers of urinary incontinence, current or previous CC, cough frequency and duration, COVID-19 infection and its impact on CC were included.ResultsA total of 835 adult women reported having SUI, of whom, 153 (18.3%) concomitantly had urgency incontinence, 59 (7.1%) had overflow incontinence, and 28 (3.4%) had functional incontinence. The mean age was 52.3 years (Range: 21–86), the majority (604 (72.3%)) reported cough as a cause of their urinary incontinence, of whom 67.0% reported suffering incontinence because of cough at least once a week. One hundred and twenty-three (14.7%) women reported experiencing CC within the last year, and 84 (10.1%) reported still having CC currently. Fifty-seven (6.8%) women stated their CC had been diagnosed by a physician, and 150 (18.0%) women reported having suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (with or without CC). Of the 123 women who had CC in the last year, ninety-three (75.6%) had CC onset before COVID-19.ConclusionA majority of women with SUI reported cough as one of the leading triggers of their urinary incontinence. Almost 15% of the sample reported experiencing CC, but less than half of those had a formal diagnosis from a physician. Most cases of CC were not related to COVID-19. Future studies would be useful to further explore the burden of CC on SUI patients.Please refer to page A191 for declarations of interest related to this abstract.

Perception of physical self-concept in university students in times of confinement due to COVID-19

Confinement by COVID-19 has led to various social changes, but its impact on physical self-concept is unknown. The purpose of this work was to analyze the perception of physical self-concept in university students in times of confinement due to Covid-19. The Physical Self Questionnaire was applied to university students. For the selection of the sample the stratified random sampling procedure, for a total of 499 university students from Bogotá, Colombia. The instrument obtained acceptable Cronbach's alpha values at the general level (.943) and by dimensions. In the perception of physical self-concept at a general level and by dimensions, men obtained better scores than women. In turn, students from higher socioeconomic strata have lower scores than those from lower strata. Regarding age, older university students present lower scores in self-esteem, muscular strength, physical condition and perceived competition. The implementation of intervention programs aimed at promoting mental health related to physical selfconcept, body image, self-esteem, in addition to other aspects of mental and physical health that may be affected by the COVID-19 confinement is important within universities. © 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Work cooperativism against COVID-19. Contributions on the situation in Santa Fe, Argentina

The article raises a reflection on the state of the situation in the face of COVID-19 of the work cooperatives of the Department of the Capital of the Province of Santa Fe. From semi-structured interviews a diagnosis is made on different socio-economic aspects of the sector, operation of cooperative organizations and their link with each other and with the State. Depending on the survey carried out, the critical, heterogeneous and unequal aspects within the cooperative sector stand out and, despite the critical context, the moderate optimism in future prospects.

Percepción del autoconcepto físico en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de confinamiento por COVID-19

El confinamiento por la COVID-19 ha ocasionado diversos cambios sociales, pero se desconoce su impacto en el autoconcepto físico. El presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo analizar la percepción del autoconcepto físico en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de confinamiento por COVID-19. Se aplicó el cuestionario de autoconcepto físico Physical Self Questionnaire a estudiantes universitarios. Para la selección de la muestra se utilizó el procedimiento de muestreo aleatorio estratificado con un nivel de confianza al 99% y un margen de error al 5%, para un total de 499 universitarios de Bogotá, Colombia. El instrumento obtuvo valores aceptables de alfa de Cronbach a nivel general (.943) y por dimensiones. En la percepción del autoconcepto físico a nivel general y por dimensiones los hombres obtuvieron mejores puntuaciones que las mujeres. A su vez, los estudiantes de estratos socioeconómicos más altos presentan menores puntuaciones que los de estratos más bajos. Respecto a la edad, aquellos universitarios de mayor edad presentan menores puntuaciones en autoestima, fuerza muscular, condición física y competencia percibida. Es importante dentro de las universidades la implementación de programas de intervención dirigidas a la promoción de la salud mental relacionadas con el autoconcepto físico, la imagen corporal, la autoestima, además de otros aspectos de la salud mental y física que pueden estar siendo afectados por el confinamiento COVID-19.Alternate abstract:Confinement by COVID-19 has led to various social changes, but its impact on physical self-concept is unknown. The purpose of this work was to analyze the perception of physical self-concept in university students in times of confinement due to Covid-19. The Physical Self Questionnaire was applied to university students. For the selection of the sample the stratified random sampling procedure, for a total of 499 university students from Bogotá, Colombia. The instrument obtained acceptable Cronbach's alpha values at the general level (.943) and by dimensions. In the perception of physical self-concept at a general level and by dimensions, men obtained better scores than women. In turn, students from higher socioeconomic strata have lower scores than those from lower strata. Regarding age, older university students present lower scores in self-esteem, muscular strength, physical condition and perceived competition. The implementation of intervention programs aimed at promoting mental health related to physical selfconcept, body image, self-esteem, in addition to other aspects of mental and physical health that may be affected by the COVID-19 confinement is important within universities.Alternate abstract:O confinamento pela COVID-19 resultou em uma série de mudanças sociais, mas seu impacto sobre o autoconceito físico é desconhecido. O objetivo da investigação foi analisar a percepção do autoconceito físico em estudantes universitários em tempos de confinamento causado pelo COVID - 19. Foi aplicado o questionário de autoconceito físico Physical Self Questionnaire em estudantes universitários maiores de idade. Para a seleção da amostra foi utilizado o procedimento de amostragem aleatoria estratificada, para um total de 499 estudantes universitários de Bogotá, Colômbia. O instrumento obteve valores aceitáveis de alfa de Cronbach a nivel geral (.943) e por dimensões. Na percepção do autoconceito físico ao nivel geral e pelas dimensões, os homens obtiveram melhores pontuações do que as mulheres. Por sua vez, os alunos de níveis socioeconômicos mais altos apresentaram pontuação menor do que os alunos de níveis mais baixos. Em relação ã idade, os universitários mais velhos apresentam scores mais baixos em autoestima, forca muscular, condição física e percepção de competição. É essencial que nas universidades ocorra a implementação de programas de intervençâo dirigidas a promoção da saúde mental relacionada ao autoconceito físico, imagem corporal, autoestima, além de outros aspectos da saúde mental e física que possam ser afetados por Confinamento COVID-19.