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J Sex Med ; 20(6): 742-748, 2023 05 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37037776

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BACKGROUND: Early-life stress affects physiological development and produces changes in various aspects of emotional behavior. AIM: We sought to examine the effects of double perinatal stress (DPS)-a combination of prenatal systemic hypoxic-ischemic (HI) insults and repeated early maternal separation-on the estrus cycle and sexual behavior of adult rats. METHODS: HI was induced by clamping the uterine arteries of pregnant rats for 45 minutes on the 18th day of gestation (HI group). Sham control animals received laparotomy and anesthesia only. Pups were born at term. Maternal separation was performed from postnatal day 1 (P1) (P0 = day of birth) to P15. At P90, the sexual response of females in estrus was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using 2-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's test. OUTCOMES: We considered the estrous cycle and sexual behavior of female rats submitted to DPS, as well as the influence of female behavior on the sexual response of male rats. RESULTS: Rats submitted to DPS showed a reduction in the lordosis quotient and in the lordosis rate, suggesting a reduction in female sexual receptivity. DPS female rats showed a reduction in the number of hops and darts and in the genital exploration time rate, suggesting a reduction in sexual proceptivity. In addition, males that interacted with DPS females showed a reduction in the number of ejaculations and in copulatory efficiency. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Developing a deeper understanding of perinatal factors that affect adult female sexual response will allow for more effective interventions to prevent and treat such changes. On the other hand, the analysis of the sexual response allows assessing the quality of life and the general state of health. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: The development of animal models to investigate the environmental factors that interfere in the female sexual response may allow researchers to propose and test new therapeutic strategies. On the other hand, care must be exercised when interpreting animal data and extrapolating these results to estimate the possible effects of perinatal stressors on the human sexual response. CONCLUSION: Our results revealed that females subjected to DPS showed long-term effects on sexual behavior. In conclusion, managing stressors in prenatal life and early postnatal life can prevent problems in adult sexual life and improve overall health.


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Lordosis , Maternal Deprivation , Humans , Pregnancy , Rats , Animals , Male , Female , Rats, Wistar , Quality of Life , Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology , Sexual Behavior
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Rev. Bras. Cancerol. (Online) ; 69(2): e-233826, abr.-jun. 2023.
Article in English | LILACS, Sec. Est. Saúde SP | ID: biblio-1509426

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Introduction: Women with breast cancer may have differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at diagnosis by age. Objective: To analyze the influence of age on the HRQoL of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Method: Cross-sectional study was carried out with women diagnosed with breast cancer. HRQoL assessment was performed before starting cancer treatment, using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and its specific breast cancer module (BR-23). Association between age group and HRQoL was determined through multiple linear regression. Results: 961 women were included in the study, with a mean age of 54 (SD±11.7). Women aged ≥50 years displayed better emotional functioning (+7.6 points; p<0.001), and less fatigue (-4.4 points; p=0.014), pain (-4.7 points; p=0.033), nausea and vomiting (-2.3 points; p=0.030) and financial difficulties (-10.3 points; p<0.001) compared to younger women. Concerning the BR-23 module, these women displayed better body image scores (+3.6 points; p=0.029) and future perspective (+12.4 points; p<0.001), and worse sexual functioning (-19.9 points; p<0.001) and sexual enjoyment (-8.9 points; p=0.001), and on the symptom scale, less breast symptoms (-11.6 points; p<0.001) and arm symptoms (-3.5 points; p=0.047). Conclusion: Patients aged ≥50 years exhibited better HRQoL in all QLQ C-30 and BR-23 functioning scales and symptom scales, except for sexual functioning and sexual enjoyment


Introdução: Mulheres com câncer de mama podem apresentar diferenças na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) ao diagnóstico de acordo com a idade. Objetivo: Analisar a influência da idade na QVRS de mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Método: Estudo transversal com mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama. A avaliação da QVRS foi realizada antes do início do tratamento oncológico por meio do questionário European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) e seu módulo específico para o câncer de mama (BR-23). A associação entre faixa etária e QVRS foi determinada por meio da regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: Foram incluídas 961 mulheres com média de idade de 54 anos (DP±11,7). Mulheres com idade ≥50 anos apresentaram melhor função emocional (+7,6 pontos; p<0,001), menos fadiga (-4,4 pontos; p=0,014), dor (-4,7 pontos; p=0,033), náuseas e vômitos (-2,3 pontos; p=0,030) e dificuldade financeira (-10,3 pontos; p<0,001) comparadas às mulheres jovens. Em relação ao BR-23, essas mulheres apresentaram melhor escores de imagem corporal (+3,6 pontos; p=0,029) e de perspectiva futura (+12,4 pontos; p<0,001), e piores função sexual (-19,9 pontos; p<0,001) e satisfação sexual (-8,9 pontos; p=0,001); e, na escala de sintomas, menos sintomas na mama (-11,6 pontos; p<0,001) e sintomas no braço (-3,5 pontos; p=0,047). Conclusão: As pacientes com idade ≥50 anos apresentaram melhor QVRS em todos os domínios das escalas de função e escalas de sintomas do QLQ C-30 e BR-23, exceto no que diz respeito à função sexual e à satisfação sexual


Introducción: Las mujeres con cáncer de mama pueden tener diferencias en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) al momento del diagnóstico según la edad. Objetivo: Analizar la influencia de la edad en la CVRS de mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Método: Estudio transversal con mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama. La evaluación de la CVRS se realizó antes de iniciar el tratamiento oncológico mediante el Cuestionario European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) y su módulo específico para el cáncer de mama (BR-23). La asociación entre el grupo de edad y la CVRS se determinó mediante regresión lineal múltiple. Resultados: Se incluyeron 961 mujeres con una edad media de 54 años (DE±11,7). Las mujeres ≥50 años tuvieron mejor funcionamiento emocional (+7,6 puntos; p<0,001), y menos fatiga (-4,4 puntos; p=0,014), dolor (-4,7 puntos; p=0,033), náuseas y vómitos (-2,3 puntos; p=0,030) y dificultades financieras (-10,31 puntos; p<0,001) en comparación con las mujeres jóvenes. Con respecto al BR-23, estas mujeres presentaron mejores puntajes de imagen corporal (+3,6 puntos; p=0,029) y perspectiva de futuro (+12,4 puntos; p<0,001) y peor función sexual (-19,9 puntos; p<0,001) y satisfacción sexual (-8,9 puntos; p=0,001), y en la escala de síntomas, menos síntomas mamarios (-11,6 puntos; p<0,001) y brazos (-3,5 puntos; p=0,047). Conclusión: Las pacientes con edad ≥50 años tuvieron mejor CVRS en todos los dominios de las escalas de función y síntomas del QLQ C-30 y BR-23, excepto función sexual y satisfacción sexual


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Quality of Life , Breast Neoplasms , Surveys and Questionnaires , Age Factors
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 41(4): 242-248, Apr. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013600

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Abstract Objective To analyze the factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with cervical cancer (CC) in a single center in Rio de Janeiro, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study in women with a diagnosis of CC followed-up in the gynecology outpatient clinic of the Hospital do Câncer II (HCII, in the Portuguese acronym) of the Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA, in the Portuguese acronym). The data were collected from March to August 2015. Women with palliative care, communication/cognition difficulty, undergoing simultaneous treatment for other types of cancer, or undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy were excluded. For the evaluation of the HRQoL, a specific questionnaire for women with CC was used (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cervix Cancer [FACT-Cx]). The total score of the questionnaire ranges from 0 to 168, with higher scores indicating a better HRQoL. Results A total of 115 women were included in the present study, with a mean age of 52.64 years old (standard deviation [SD] = 12.13). The domains of emotional (16.61; SD = 4.55) and functional well-being (17.63; SD = 6.15) were those which presented the worst scores. The factors that had an association with better HRQoL in women with CC were having a current occupation, a longer time since the treatment and diagnosis, and women who had undergone hysterectomy. Conclusion Considering the domains of HRQoL of the women treated for cervical cancer, a better score was observed in the domains of physical and social/family wellbeing. For most domains, better scores were found between those with a current occupation, with a longer time after the diagnosis and treatment, and among those who had undergone a hysterectomy.


Resumo Objetivo Analisar os fatores associados à qualidade de vida em mulheres com câncer de colo do útero tratadas em um hospital de referência no Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. Métodos Estudo transversal em mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer do colo do útero emseguimento ambulatorial no Hospital de Câncer II (HCII) do Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA). Os dados foram coletados no período de março a agosto de 2015. Foram excluídas as mulheres em cuidados paliativos, comdificuldade de comunicação/cognição, que estavam em tratamento simultâneo para outros tipos de câncer, ou em quimioterapia e/ou radioterapia. Para a avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, foi utilizado um questionário específico para mulheres com câncer de colo do útero (Avaliação Funcional da Terapia do Câncer - Câncer Cervical (FACT-Cx, na sigla em inglês). O escore total do questionário varia de 0 a 168, com escores mais altos indicando melhor qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde. Resultados Foram incluídas 115 mulheres com uma média de idade de 52,64 anos (desvio padrão [DP] = 12,13). Os domínios de questões emocionais (16,61; DP = 4,55) e de bem-estar funcional (17,63; DP = 6,15) foram os que apresentaram os piores escores. Os fatores que tiveram associação com melhor qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em mulheres com câncer de colo do útero foram ocupação atual, maior tempo após o tratamento e diagnóstico, e mulheres que haviamsido submetidas a histerectomia. Conclusão Considerando os domínios da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres tratadas para câncer do colo do útero, foi observado melhor escore nos domínios de bem-estar físico e social. Para amaioria dos domínios, osmelhores escores foram observados entre aquelas com ocupação atual, com mais tempo após o diagnóstico e tratamento, além daquelas que se submeteram a histerectomia.


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Humans , Female , Quality of Life , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/psychology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/psychology , Brazil , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Women's Health , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Staging
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Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ; 41(4): 242-248, 2019 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30847876

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with cervical cancer (CC) in a single center in Rio de Janeiro, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in women with a diagnosis of CC followed-up in the gynecology outpatient clinic of the Hospital do Câncer II (HCII, in the Portuguese acronym) of the Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA, in the Portuguese acronym). The data were collected from March to August 2015. Women with palliative care, communication/cognition difficulty, undergoing simultaneous treatment for other types of cancer, or undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy were excluded. For the evaluation of the HRQoL, a specific questionnaire for women with CC was used (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cervix Cancer [FACT-Cx]). The total score of the questionnaire ranges from 0 to 168, with higher scores indicating a better HRQoL. RESULTS: A total of 115 women were included in the present study, with a mean age of 52.64 years old (standard deviation [SD] = 12.13). The domains of emotional (16.61; SD = 4.55) and functional well-being (17.63; SD = 6.15) were those which presented the worst scores. The factors that had an association with better HRQoL in women with CC were having a current occupation, a longer time since the treatment and diagnosis, and women who had undergone hysterectomy. CONCLUSION: Considering the domains of HRQoL of the women treated for cervical cancer, a better score was observed in the domains of physical and social/family well-being. For most domains, better scores were found between those with a current occupation, with a longer time after the diagnosis and treatment, and among those who had undergone a hysterectomy.


OBJETIVO: Analisar os fatores associados à qualidade de vida em mulheres com câncer de colo do útero tratadas em um hospital de referência no Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. MéTODOS: Estudo transversal em mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer do colo do útero em seguimento ambulatorial no Hospital de Câncer II (HCII) do Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA). Os dados foram coletados no período de março a agosto de 2015. Foram excluídas as mulheres em cuidados paliativos, com dificuldade de comunicação/cognição, que estavam em tratamento simultâneo para outros tipos de câncer, ou em quimioterapia e/ou radioterapia. Para a avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, foi utilizado um questionário específico para mulheres com câncer de colo do útero (Avaliação Funcional da Terapia do Câncer ­ Câncer Cervical (FACT-Cx, na sigla em inglês). O escore total do questionário varia de 0 a 168, com escores mais altos indicando melhor qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídas 115 mulheres com uma média de idade de 52,64 anos (desvio padrão [DP] = 12,13). Os domínios de questões emocionais (16,61; DP = 4,55) e de bem-estar funcional (17,63; DP = 6,15) foram os que apresentaram os piores escores. Os fatores que tiveram associação com melhor qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em mulheres com câncer de colo do útero foram ocupação atual, maior tempo após o tratamento e diagnóstico, e mulheres que haviam sido submetidas a histerectomia. CONCLUSãO: Considerando os domínios da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres tratadas para câncer do colo do útero, foi observado melhor escore nos domínios de bem-estar físico e social. Para a maioria dos domínios, os melhores escores foram observados entre aquelas com ocupação atual, com mais tempo após o diagnóstico e tratamento, além daquelas que se submeteram a histerectomia.


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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/psychology , Quality of Life , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/psychology , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Brazil , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Staging , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Women's Health
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Rev. bras. cancerol ; 65(3)19/09/2019.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1047983

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INTRODUÇÃO: A literatura sugere que mulheres com doenças cardiovasculares apresentam pior qualidade de vida ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação entre a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) e as doenças cardiovasculares ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal com mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama. A QVRS foi avaliada pelos questionários European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Breast Câncer Module (QLQ-BR23) e a comorbidade por meio da Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Geriatric (CIRS-G). Foram calculadas as diferenças entre as médias dos escores de QVRS e comorbidade. A associação foi avaliada por regressão logística múltipla. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídas 953 mulheres com média de idade de 54 anos (DP±11,7). Apresentavam alguma comorbidade ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama 84,1% das mulheres. O sistema coração foi afetado em 10,8% e o sistema vascular em 48,2%. Após ajuste, observou-se associação entre os escores das funções física e sexual e problemas nos sistemas coração e vascular. Foi ainda observada associação entre os piores escores de dor e dispneia e o sistema coração. Em relação à presença de doenças no sistema vascular, este esteve associado à melhor satisfação sexual, melhor perspectiva futura e piores sintomas na mama. CONCLUSÃO: A QVRS se mostrou associada a doenças cardiovasculares em pacientes com câncer de mama em relação à função física, sexual, satisfação sexual, a perspectivas futuras e às escalas de sintomas (dor, dispneia e sintomas na mama).


INTRODUCTION: The literature suggests that women with cardiovascular diseases have worse quality of life when diagnosed with breast cancer. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cardiovascular disease at diagnosis of breast cancer. METHOD: Cross-sectional study with women diagnosed with breast cancer. HRQoL was assessed by the questionnaires of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23) and comorbidity was assessed by the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Geriatric (CIRS-G). It were calculated the differences between mean HRQoL values and comorbidity. Logistic multiple regression was used to evaluate the association. RESULTS: 953 women with a mean age of 54 years (SD±11.7) were included. Comorbidity was presented at diagnosis of breast cancer in 84.1% of the women. The heart system was affected in 10.8% and the vascular system in 48.2%. After adjustment, an association between physical and sexual function scores and heart and vascular system problems was observed. An association between worse pain and dyspnea scores and the heart system was also noticed. Regarding the presence of diseases in the vascular system, this was associated with better sexual satisfaction, better future outcome and worse breast symptoms. CONCLUSION: HRQoL was associated with cardiovascular disease in breast cancer patients, in relation to physical and sexual function, sexual satisfaction, future perspectives and symptom scales (pain, dyspnea and breast symptoms).


INTRODUCCIÓN: La literatura sugiere que las mujeres con enfermedad cardiovascular tienen una peor calidad de vida cuando se les diagnostica cáncer de la mama. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la asociación entre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) y la enfermedad cardiovascular en el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. MÉTODO: Estudio transversal con mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama. La CVRS se evaluó mediante los cuestionarios European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Breast Câncer Module (QLQ-BR23) y la comorbilidad se evaluó mediante Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Geriatric (CIRS-G). Se calcularon las diferencias entre las puntuaciones medias de CVRS y la comorbilidad. La asociación se evaluó mediante regresión logística múltiple. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 953 mujeres con una edad media de 54 años (DP±11,7). Algunas tenían comorbilidad en el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama 84,1% de las mujeres. El sistema cardíaco se vio afectado en 10,8% y el sistema vascular en 48,2%. Después del ajuste, se observó una asociación entre las puntuaciones de la función física y sexual y los problemas del corazón y del sistema vascular. También se observó una asociación entre puntajes de dolor y disnea peores y el sistema cardíaco. Con respecto a la presencia de enfermedades en el sistema vascular, esto se asoció con una mejor satisfacción sexual, una mejor perspectiva futura y peores síntomas mamarios. CONCLUSIÓN: La CVRS se asoció con la enfermedad cardiovascular en pacientes con cáncer de mama, con respecto a la función física, la función sexual, la satisfacción sexual, las perspectivas futuras y las escalas de síntomas (dolor, disnea y síntomas de mama).


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Quality of Life , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Cardiovascular Diseases , Brazil , Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Work ; 41 Suppl 1: 1417-24, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22316916

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This article presents a diagnosis of luxury or superior hotels in the city of Natal, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, in northeastern Brazil, in what concerns accessibility to the visually impaired. The main objective is to present the guiding principles to design actions and interventions that must be considered in the preparation or revision of technical standards and manuals of good practice in accessibility related to people with visual impairments who are hotel users. The survey showed that the hotels do not meet the normative indications of accessibility, their facilities are in-accessible (have prevented access) or of reduced accessibility and its employees are not prepared to provide adequate hospital services for people with visual impairment. It was concluded that some of the accessibility problems faced by people with visual impairments are also faced by people in general.


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Architectural Accessibility , Ergonomics , Facility Design and Construction , Housing , Visually Impaired Persons , Brazil , Humans , Travel
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