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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 52(6): 413-418, nov.-dez. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-440208

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Identificar os fatores associados à intensidade das ondas de calor em mulheres climatéricas em Campinas, São Paulo. MÉTODOS: Análise secundária de banco de dados de estudo descritivo de coorte transversal, de base populacional. Foram selecionadas 334 mulheres com ondas de calor, por amostragem, entre 45-60 anos. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas domiciliares, com questionários estruturados e pré-testados, fornecidos pela Fundação Internacional de Saúde/Sociedade Internacional de Menopausa, Sociedade Norte-Americana de Menopausa, e adaptados pelos autores, e a intensidade das ondas de calor mensurada por meio do índice circulatório. Avaliou-se a idade, uso de métodos anticoncepcionais, terapia hormonal, laqueadura tubária, índice de massa corpórea, estado menopausal, tempo de menopausa, antecedente de histerectomia, ooforectomia bilateral e tabagismo. Calculou-se a mediana e as freqüências absolutas e relativas, de acordo com o tipo de variável. A medida de associação foi a razão de prevalência (RP). Realizou-se análise bivariada e de regressão múltipla para identificação dos fatores associados à intensidade das ondas de calor, com intervalo de confiança de 95 por cento (IC 95 por cento). RESULTADOS: Mulheres com tempo de menopausa superior a 61 meses (RP: 0,59; IC 95 por cento: 0,39-0,88) apresentaram chance significativamente menor de referir ondas de calor intensas enquanto o antecedente de ooforectomia bilateral (RP: 1,95; IC 95 por cento: 1,08-3,50) associou-se significativamente à intensidade das ondas de calor. CONCLUSÃO: Os fatores associados às ondas de calor de maior intensidade, tempo de menopausa e ooforectomia bilateral sugerem o hipoestrogenismo como causa comum para as ondas de calor intensas. Mulheres com esses fatores devem receber atenção especializada, minimizando as repercussões negativas das ondas de calor.


OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes in 334 climacteric women living in Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. METHODS: Secondary analysis of a data bank of a descriptive cross-sectional population-based study. Selection of 334 women reporting hot flashes aged 45-60 years was carried out through cluster sampling. Data were collected by home interviews using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire provided by the International Health Foundation/International Menopause Society and by the North American Menopause Society and adapted by the authors. Intensity of hot flashes was measured using the circulatory index. The variables analyzed were age, use of contraceptive methods and hormonal therapy, tubal ligation, body mass index, menopausal status, time since menopause, hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and smoking. Statistical analysis was performed by using the median, absolute and relative frequencies according to the type of variable. The prevalence ratio (PR) was used to measure association. Bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression with a 95 percent confidence interval (95 percent CI) were used to identify the factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes. RESULTS: Women with time since menopause of over 61 months (PR: 0.59; IC 95 percent: 0.39-0.88) had a significantly lower chance of presenting intense hot flashes while the antecedent of bilateral oophorectomy (PR: 1.95; IC 95 percent: 1.08-3.50) was significantly associated with the intensity of hot flashes. CONCLUSION: Both factors, time since menopause and bilateral oophorectomy, suggest hypoestrogenism as a common cause of more intense hot flashes. Women with these factors should receive specialized care to minimize the negative effects of hot flashes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Climacteric/physiology , Hot Flashes/epidemiology , Age Distribution , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Methods , Hot Flashes/etiology , Menarche , Postmenopause/physiology , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors
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Arq Gastroenterol ; 43(2): 102-6, 2006.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17119663

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Fecal incontinence occurs more frequently in the female population and it becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are few studies that have assessed the prevalence and severity of postmenopausal women. AIMS: To investigate fecal incontinence. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed on 100 postmenopausal women over the age of 45. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were evaluated, and a descriptive analysis of these characteristics was carried out. The prevalence of fecal incontinence was estimated. St. Mark's incontinence score was applied to study the severity of symptoms associated with fecal incontinence. The score was then categorized according to the tertile and symptom severity was classified as mild, moderate or severe incontinence. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to study the association between fecal incontinence and its likely determinants, employing the prevalence ratio. Confidence interval was set at 95%. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 58.9 +/- 5.9 years (range, 46-76 years). The prevalence rate was 15% for fecal incontinence. Of incontinent patients, 60% had mild incontinence. After multivariate analysis, factors associated with fecal incontinence was history of forceps delivery (prevalence ratio: 7.80; 95% confidence interval:2.38-25.55). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of fecal incontinence was high in postmenopausal women. Data suggest that most women presented mild fecal incontinence. The history of forceps delivery was associated with fecal incontinence.


Subject(s)
Fecal Incontinence/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Aged , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Methods , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Severity of Illness Index , Socioeconomic Factors
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Gynecol Endocrinol ; 22(8): 441-6, 2006 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17012106

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate quality of life (QOL) and identify its associated factors in a cohort of postmenopausal women who had not received hormone therapy. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 81 postmenopausal women who had not used hormone therapy in the last six months. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, in addition to the prevalence of menopausal symptoms, were evaluated. QOL was assessed by the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire, which may be condensed into two summaries: Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary. Generalized linear models were used to analyze the data, allowing the identification of factors affecting QOL, adjusting for confounding variables. RESULTS: The mean (+/-standard deviation) age of the participants was 58.1 +/- 4.7 years. The most prevalent symptoms were nervousness (67%) and hot flushes and sweating (51%). Factors associated with poorer QOL were sweating, palpitations, nervousness (physical component), and dizziness, nervousness, depression, insomnia and dyspareunia (mental component). CONCLUSION: We observed that menopausal symptoms negatively affected the physical and mental components of QOL in postmenopausal women.


Subject(s)
Health Status Indicators , Postmenopause/psychology , Quality of Life , Aged , Anxiety/epidemiology , Cohort Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Female , Hot Flashes/epidemiology , Humans , Mental Health/statistics & numerical data , Middle Aged , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 43(2): 102-106, abr. -jun. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-435252

ABSTRACT

RACIONAL: A incontinência fecal é mais freqüente na população feminina, tornando-se mais prevalente com o aumento da idade. Poucos estudos avaliaram sua prevalência e intensidade em mulheres na pós-menopausa. OBJETIVOS: Investigar a prevalência e os fatores associados à incontinência fecal em mulheres na pós-menopausa e estudar a intensidade dos sintomas. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se estudo de corte transversal com 100 mulheres na pós-menopausa e idade superior a 45 anos. Foram avaliadas as características sociodemográficas e clínicas com análise descritiva das mesmas. Estimou-se a prevalência de incontinência fecal. Aplicou-se o escore de St. Mark para estudar a intensidade dos sintomas associados à incontinência fecal. A seguir, o escore foi categorizado de acordo com o tercil e a intensidade dos sintomas foi classificada em graus leve, moderado ou grave. Análises bivariada e multivariada foram utilizadas para estudar a associação entre a incontinência fecal e seus possíveis determinantes, empregando-se a razão de prevalência. O intervalo de confiança foi fixado em 95 por cento. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 58,9 ± 5,9 anos (variação: 46-76 anos). A prevalência de incontinência fecal foi de 15 por cento. Das pacientes incontinentes, 60 por cento apresentaram incontinência leve. Após análise multivariada, observou-se como fator associado à incontinência fecal o antecedente de partos fórcipes (razão de prevalência: 7,80; intervalo de confiança 95 por cento: 2,38-25,55). CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de incontinência fecal em mulheres na pós-menopausa foi elevada. Os dados sugerem que a maioria das mulheres apresentou incontinência leve. O antecedente de partos fórcipes associou-se à incontinência fecal.


BACKGROUND: Fecal incontinence occurs more frequently in the female population and it becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are few studies that have assessed the prevalence and severity of postmenopausal women. AIMS: To investigate fecal incontinence. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed on 100 postmenopausal women over the age of 45. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were evaluated, and a descriptive analysis of these characteristics was carried out. The prevalence of fecal incontinence was estimated. St. Mark's incontinence score was applied to study the severity of symptoms associated with fecal incontinence. The score was then categorized according to the tertile and symptom severity was classified as mild, moderate or severe incontinence. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to study the association between fecal incontinence and its likely determinants, employing the prevalence ratio. Confidence interval was set at 95 percent. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 58.9 ± 5.9 years (range, 46-76 years). The prevalence rate was 15 percent for fecal incontinence. Of incontinent patients, 60 percent had mild incontinence. After multivariate analysis, factors associated with fecal incontinence was history of forceps delivery (prevalence ratio: 7.80; 95 percent confidence interval:2.38-25.55). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of fecal incontinence was high in postmenopausal women. Data suggest that most women presented mild fecal incontinence. The history of forceps delivery was associated with fecal incontinence.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Fecal Incontinence/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Methods , Severity of Illness Index , Socioeconomic Factors
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) ; 52(6): 413-8, 2006.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17242778

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes in 334 climacteric women living in Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. METHODS: Secondary analysis of a data bank of a descriptive cross-sectional population-based study. Selection of 334 women reporting hot flashes aged 45-60 years was carried out through cluster sampling. Data were collected by home interviews using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire provided by the International Health Foundation/International Menopause Society and by the North American Menopause Society and adapted by the authors. Intensity of hot flashes was measured using the circulatory index. The variables analyzed were age, use of contraceptive methods and hormonal therapy, tubal ligation, body mass index, menopausal status, time since menopause, hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and smoking. Statistical analysis was performed by using the median, absolute and relative frequencies according to the type of variable. The prevalence ratio (PR) was used to measure association. Bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were used to identify the factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes. RESULTS: Women with time since menopause of over 61 months (PR: 0.59; IC 95%: 0.39-0.88) had a significantly lower chance of presenting intense hot flashes while the antecedent of bilateral oophorectomy (PR: 1.95; IC 95%: 1.08-3.50) was significantly associated with the intensity of hot flashes. CONCLUSION: Both factors, time since menopause and bilateral oophorectomy, suggest hypoestrogenism as a common cause of more intense hot flashes. Women with these factors should receive specialized care to minimize the negative effects of hot flashes.


Subject(s)
Climacteric/physiology , Hot Flashes/epidemiology , Age Distribution , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Methods , Female , Hot Flashes/etiology , Humans , Menarche , Middle Aged , Postmenopause/physiology , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 51(6): 334-341, nov.-dez. 2005. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-420079

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVOS: Investigar a prevalência e os fatores associados à constipação intestinal em mulheres na pós-menopausa e avaliar o grau de concordância entre diferentes critérios diagnósticos. MÉTODOS: Estudo de corte transversal com 100 mulheres na pós-menopausa e idade superior a 45 anos. Foram aplicados os critérios de Roma II, freqüência de evacuações por semana e auto-avaliação. Avaliaram-se as características sociodemográficas e clínicas com análise descritiva das mesmas. Posteriormente calculou-se o grau de concordância entre os critérios diagnósticos através do coeficiente Kappa (k). A associação entre constipação intestinal e seus possíveis determinantes foi estudada por análise bivariada e multivariada, utilizando-se a razão de prevalência (RP). O intervalo de confiança foi fixado a 95 por cento (IC 95 por cento). RESULTADOS: A média de idade das participantes foi de 58,9±5,9 anos (variação, 46-76 anos). As prevalências de constipação intestinal foram de 47 por cento, 37 por cento e 26 por cento, segundo os critérios de auto-avaliação, Roma II e freqüência de evacuações menor que três vezes por semana, respectivamente. O melhor grau de concordância foi observado entre auto-avaliação e Roma II (k: 0,63; IC 95 por cento: 0,48-0,78). Após análise multivariada, o antecedente de cirurgia perianal (RP: 2,69; IC 95 por cento: 1,03-7,01) segundo Roma II, e a presença de hemorróidas, segundo os critérios de freqüência (RP: 2,53; IC 95 por cento: 1,16-5,51) e de auto-avaliação (RP: 1,78; IC 95 por cento: 1,01-3,15) associaram-se à constipação. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de constipação intestinal em mulheres na pós-menopausa foi elevada. A concordância entre os critérios variou de moderada a boa. O antecedente de cirurgia perianal e a presença de hemorróidas associaram-se à constipação.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Constipation/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Constipation/diagnosis , Constipation/etiology , Defecation/physiology , Multivariate Analysis , Prevalence , Reproductive History
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Breast J ; 11(6): 425-32, 2005.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16297087

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study were to evaluate quality of life (QOL) and identify its associated factors in climacteric women with a history of breast cancer. A cross-sectional study was performed including 75 breast cancer survivors age 45-65 years who had undergone complete oncologic treatment and nonusers of hormone therapy or tamoxifen in the last 6 months. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in addition to the prevalence of climacteric symptoms were evaluated. QOL was evaluated by the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire, including eight components that can be condensed into two summaries: a physical component summary (physical functioning, role-physical, body pain, general health) and a mental component summary (vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health). Generalized linear models were used to analyze the data, allowing the identification of factors affecting QOL, adjusting for confounding variables. The mean age of the participants was 53.1+/-5.9 years. Breast cancer survivors reported good QOL. The most prevalent symptoms were nervousness (69%) and hot flashes (56%). Factors associated with poorer QOL were dizziness, postmenopausal status, and breast-conserving therapy (physical component), as well as insomnia and being married (mental component). In conclusion, participants demonstrated good QOL. We identified factors that may influence QOL in women with breast cancer, highlighting being married, climacteric symptoms, postmenopausal status, and breast-conserving therapy. Given the impact of these factors, health professionals and patients must discuss choices for alleviating climacteric symptoms and explanations for the potential repercussions of breast cancer treatment.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/complications , Breast Neoplasms/psychology , Quality of Life , Survivors , Aged , Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal/therapeutic use , Anxiety , Brazil , Breast Neoplasms/therapy , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Health Status , Hot Flashes , Humans , Mastectomy, Segmental , Menopause , Middle Aged , Models, Theoretical , Tamoxifen/therapeutic use
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Arq Gastroenterol ; 42(1): 24-9, 2005.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15976907

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Constipation occurs more frequently in the female population and it becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are few studies that have assessed the prevalence of constipation in postmenopausal women. AIM: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with constipation in postmenopausal women. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study of postmenopausal women aged over 45 years was conducted. It included 100 women who sought medical attention at the Menopause Outpatient Facility at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil, between March, 2003 and January, 2004. The prevalence of constipation was assessed according to the Rome II criteria. Sociodemographic and clinical features of these patients were studied. Physical examinations were performed to evaluate genital dystopias and anal sphincter tone. Statistical analysis was performed by using the mean, standard deviation, median, relative and absolute frequencies and by using the prevalence ratio with a 95% confidence interval and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 58.9 +/- 5.9 years and the mean age was 47.5 +/- 5.4 years at menopause. The prevalence of constipation was 37%, the most common symptom being excessive straining when defecating (91.9%), followed by a feeling of incomplete evacuation (83.8%), hard or lumpy stools (81.1%), less than three bowel movements per week (62.2%), sensation of anorectal obstruction during defecation (62.2%) and digital maneuvers to facilitate defecation (45.9%). Bivariate analysis showed that anal sphincter tone and the history of perianal surgery were factors associated with constipation. After applying multiple regression analysis, the history of perianal surgery was significantly associated with constipation (prevalence ratio: 2.68; 95% confidence interval: 1.18-6.11). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of constipation in postmenopausal women was high. The history of perianal surgery was significantly associated with constipation, even when the influence of other variables were taken into consideration.


Subject(s)
Constipation/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Brazil/epidemiology , Constipation/complications , Epidemiologic Methods , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Socioeconomic Factors
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 42(1): 24-29, jan.-mar. 2005. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-402638

ABSTRACT

RACIONAL: A constipação intestinal é mais freqüente na população feminina, apresentando aumento da prevalência com o passar dos anos. Existem poucos estudos que estimaram sua prevalência em mulheres na pós-menopausa. OBJETIVO: Investigar a prevalência e os fatores associados à constipação intestinal em mulheres na pós-menopausa. PACIENTES E MÉTODOS: Estudo de corte transversal com mulheres na pós-menopausa e idade superior a 45 anos. Foram incluídas 100 mulheres atendidas no Ambulatório de Menopausa da Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, entre março de 2003 e janeiro de 2004. Avaliou-se a prevalência de constipação intestinal, segundo os critérios de Roma II. Foram estudadas as características sociodemográficas e clínicas. A seguir, realizou-se exame físico para avaliação de distopias genitais e do tônus do esfíncter anal. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio de média, desvio-padrão, mediana, freqüências relativas e absolutas e através da razão de prevalência com intervalo de confiança de 95 por cento e regressão logística múltipla. RESULTADOS A média etária das participantes foi de 58,9 ± 5,9 anos, com média de idade à menopausa de 47,5 ± 5,4 anos. A prevalência de constipação intestinal foi de 37 por cento, sendo o sintoma mais freqüente o esforço ao evacuar (91,9 por cento), seguido da sensação de evacuação incompleta (83,8 por cento), fezes endurecidas ou fragmentadas (81,1 por cento), menos que três evacuações por semana (62,2 por cento), sensação de obstrução à evacuação (62,2 por cento) e manobras digitais para facilitar a evacuação (45,9 por cento). A análise bivariada mostrou como fatores associados à constipação o tônus do esfíncter anal diminuído e o antecedente de cirurgia perianal. Após análise de regressão múltipla, o antecedente de cirurgia perianal associou-se significativamente à constipação intestinal (razão de prevalência: 2,68; intervalo de confiança 95 por cento: 1,18-6,11). CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de constipação intestinal em mulheres na pós-menopausa foi alta. O antecedente de cirurgia perianal associou-se significativamente à constipação intestinal, mesmo quando se considerou a influência de outras variáveis.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Constipation/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Brazil/epidemiology , Constipation/complications , Epidemiologic Methods , Socioeconomic Factors
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Femina ; 33(1): 25-30, jan. 2005.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-418593

ABSTRACT

As ondas de calor são definidas como períodos transitórios de intenso calor na parte superior do corpo, braços e face, sendo freqüentemente acompanhadas de enrubecimento da pele e sudorese profusa. Têm impacto negativo na qualidade de vida das mulheres em fadiga, irritabilidade, esquecimento, desconforto físico agudo e efeitos negativos no trabalho. Afetam principalmente mulheres no período de transição para a menopausa, aquelas que tiveram menopausa natural ou decorrente de ooforectomia, quimioterapia, radioterapia ou usuárias de medicação que diminua os níveis de estrogênio. Apesar do importante impacto das ondas de calor na vida das mulheres, poucos estudos investigaram sua etiologia e fatores predisponentes. Foram apontados como fatores etiológicos as alterações no centro termoregulador e nos níveis hormonais. Como fatores predisponentes foram estudados, além dos níveis hormonais, raça, índice de massa corporal, tabagismo, laqueadura tubária e menopausa cirúrgica. No tratamento das ondas de calor utilizam-se hormônios (estrogênios, progestagênios), clonidina, veralipride, antidepressivos (fluoxetina, paroxetina, venlafaxina), e medicação como vitamina E, isoflavona de soja, além de medidas comportamentais. A disponibilidade do conhecimento sobre as ondas de calor proporcionará tratamentos e medidas preventivas mais eficazes, melhorando a qualidade de vida das mulheres na pós-menopausa


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Climacteric , Hormone Replacement Therapy , Hot Flashes , Menopause , Quality of Life , Risk Factors , Body Mass Index , Smoking
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) ; 51(6): 334-41, 2005.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16444340

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with constipation in postmenopausal women and evaluate the level of agreement between different diagnostic criteria. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 postmenopausal women more than 45 old. The Rome II criteria, stool frequency per week and patient self-evaluation were the diagnostic criteria applied. Social demographic and clinical characteristics with their descriptive analysis were assessed. Subsequently, kappa (ê) statistics was used to assess the level of agreement between diagnostic criteria. The association between constipation and its possible determinants was studied by bivariate and multivariate analyses, using the prevalence ratio (PR). The confidence interval was set at 95% (95% CI). RESULTS: The mean age of participants was 58.9+/-5.9 years (range, 46-76 years). The prevalence of constipation was 47%, 37% and 26%, according to patient self-evaluation, the Rome II criteria and < 3 bowel movements per week, respectively. The best agreement found was between patient self-evaluation and the Rome II criteria (k: 0.63; 95% CI: 0.48-0.78). After multivariate analysis, the history of perianal surgery (PR: 2.69; 95% CI: 1.03-7.01), according to the Rome II criteria; the presence of hemorrhoids, according to stool frequency (PR: 2.53; 95% CI: 1.16-5.51) and patient self-evaluation (PR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.01-3.15) were associated with constipation. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of constipation in postmenopausal women was high. Agreement between diagnostic criteria ranged from moderate to good. History of perianal surgery and presence of hemorrhoids were associated with constipation.


Subject(s)
Constipation/epidemiology , Postmenopause , Aged , Brazil/epidemiology , Constipation/diagnosis , Constipation/etiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Defecation/physiology , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Multivariate Analysis , Prevalence , Reproductive History
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 26(10): 765-771, nov.-dez. 2004. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-393375

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: identificar os fatores associados à ocorrência de ondas de calor em mulheres climatéricas residentes em Campinas, São Paulo. MÉTODOS: análise secundária de banco de dados de estudo descritivo de corte transversal, de base populacional. Foram selecionadas 456 mulheres por processo de amostragem, com idade entre 45-60 anos de idade. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas domiciliares, com questionários estruturados e pré-testados, fornecidos pela Fundação Internacional de Saúde/Sociedade Internacional de Menopausa e Sociedade Norte-Americana de Menopausa e adaptados pelos autores. As variáveis analisadas foram idade, cor, uso de métodos anticoncepcionais e terapia hormonal, laqueadura tubárea, índice de massa corpórea, estado menopausal, tempo de menopausa, histerectomia e tabagismo. Foram calculados a média, desvio padrão, mediana e razão de prevalência (RP). Realizou-se análise de regressão múltipla, utilizando o processo de seleção passo a passo, com intervalo de confiança de 95 por cento (IC 95 por cento). RESULTADOS: na análise bivariada, mulheres na pós-menopausa (RP: 1,42; IC 95 por cento: 1,06-1,90) e histerectomizadas (RP: 1,50; IC 95 por cento: 1,05-2,14) apresentaram chance significativamente maior de ocorrência de ondas de calor. A análise de regressão múltipla não mostrou associação significativa entre a presença de ondas de calor e as variáveis avaliadas. CONCLUSAO: os resultados mostraram coerência com estudos anteriores, ou seja, ainda não é possível indicar os fatores que estão associados à ocorrência de ondas de calor.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Climacteric , Hot Flashes , Menopause , Signs and Symptoms
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