To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors in middle-aged women with 11 years or more formal education. A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out using an anonymous, self-response questionnaire. total 315 Brazilian-born women, 40–65 age schooling, participated study. The instrument used evaluation based on Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Sexual calculated from mean score responsiveness (pleasure activities, excitation orgasm),...

This study aims to evaluate multimorbidity and its associated factors in Brazilian women aged 50 years or older.This is a cross-sectional, population-based using self-reports. A total of 622 older were included. Multimorbidity was defined as two more the following morbidities: hypertension, osteoarthritis, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis asthma, urinary incontinence, cancer, myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary emphysema. Sociodemographic,...

Abstract Objectives: To assess the effects of vaginal erbium laser treatment on health and sexual function postmenopausal women with a history breast cancer. Methods: An open, prospective, therapeutic intervention study was conducted 24 cancer dryness, and/or dyspareunia, who had not used hormone therapy for at least 6 months. The were treated using 2,940-nm Erbium: YAG (Etherea-MX, Athena, São Carlos, Paulo, Brazil), 90 o 360 scanning scopes, between August, 2017 October, in private clinic...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence multimorbidity and associated factors in Brazilian women aged 40 65 years with 11 or more school education.A secondary analysis a cross-sectional population-based conducted using an anonymous self-report questionnaire completed by 377 women. number reported morbid conditions evaluated (depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, insomnia) classified as none one two conditions. sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical,...

In Brief Objective: To evaluate factors associated with the sexuality of middle-aged women. Design: Cross-sectional, population-based survey using an anonymous self-response questionnaire. A total 276 Brazilian-born women, 40 to 65 years old at least 11 formal education, participated in study. The evaluation instrument was based on Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Seven components were analyzed: satisfaction sexual activities, orgasm, intensity desire, self-classification life,...

The etiology of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is known to be multifactorial, involving biological, psychosexual, and context-related factors. objective the present study was analyze factors associated with female HSDD stratify these according their importance.This a population-based, hierarchical conducted in Brazil, based on data from previous research Brazilian Sexual Life Study, between November 2002 February 2003 various cities. primary consisted self-administered anonymous...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a percepção de um grupo mulheres Belo Horizonte (MG) sobre menopausa e seu tratamento. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se análise secundária dados estudo populacional corte transversal com 378 brasileiras natas, 40 65 anos, 11 anos ou mais educação formal. Avaliaram-se os relatos escritos espontaneamente ao final questionário sexualidade, entregue por auxiliares pesquisa auto-respondido anonimamente. As foram alocadas em dois grupos: as que escreveram comentários do não escreveram....

To investigate the prevalence of dyspareunia and its associated factors in a cohort middle-aged women.A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out using an anonymous, self-report questionnaire completed by 200 Brazilian-born women, 40 to 65 years age, with 11 or more formal education. The evaluation instrument based on Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Sociodemographic, clinical, behavioral, reproductive, partner-related were assessed. Poisson multiple regression...

The aim of the study was to evaluate association between multimorbidity and sexual dysfunction in women aged 45 60 years a cross-sectional population-based specific Brazilian city. It also main factors associated with group multimorbidity.Cross-sectional conducted 736 (household survey), representative population 257,434 women, obtain data on dysfunction, as part broader women's health. instrument used Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Associations were determined demographic,...

To evaluate the association between different types of physical activity and quality life in a sample women aged 60 or over. A cross-sectional study was carried out, interviewing 271 women. Of these, 141 were recruited menopause outpatient clinic 130 social leisure center, Brazil. The instruments used International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) version 8 World Health Organization Quality Life specific for this age group (WHOQOL-OLD). Each IPAQ section evaluated by multiple linear...

To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its associated factors in a group HIV-infected middle-aged women.Cross-sectional study including 273 climacteric women 40-60 years age under care two HIV outpatient reference centers Brazil. Metabolic diagnosis was based on 2006 International Diabetes Federation criteria. Sociodemographic, clinical behavioral were evaluated as well infection-related parameters.Mean 47.7 years; 59.1% premenopausal, 91% antiretroviral therapy....

In Brief Objective: To evaluate the factors associated with sexuality of middle-aged women sexual partners. Design: A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out using an anonymous, self-response questionnaire completed by Brazilian-born 40 to 65 years old 11 or more formal education who had a partner. Of 378 agreed participate in study, 219 answered all questions used for calculation score and reported having The instrument based on Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire....

The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual function in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) compared a control group without CPP and investigate the factors associated dysfunction CPP.This cross-sectional included 100 controls. Sexual evaluated using Female Function Index (FSFI) depression anxiety Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS). A generalized linear model used compare groups respect overall FSFI score scores obtained for each domain. Multiple logistic regression analysis identify...

to evaluate the level of physical activity, quality life and associated factors in women aged 60 or older.a cross-sectional study was conducted on 271 who go a Leisure Center attended at menopause ambulatory Campinas (SP). The were invited take part research, carried out through interviews. instruments used version 8 International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) modified for elderly population order their World Health Organization Quality Life specific this group (WHOQOL-OLD) life....

The aim of the study was to evaluate association between age at menopause and sexual dysfunction components function in postmenopausal women.In this cross-sectional population-based study, data 540 women aged 45 60 years regarding they were when achieved its with (evaluated using Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire) obtained through interviews. We assessed for associations demographic, behavioral, clinical characteristics.Age not associated dysfunction. Arousal (dysfunction) only...

Objectives To evaluate whether dyspareunia is associated with HIV status in menopausal women and also to assess which factors are a group of HIV-positive women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 178 HIV-negative 128 aged 40–60 years. The Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire (SPEQ) used collect data. Sociodemographic, clinical, behavioural reproductive were evaluated, as well related the infection. Dyspareunia defined pain during intercourse. bivariate analysis Poisson...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os fatores associados a algumas morbidades em mulheres brasileiras de 40 65 anos e com 11 ou mais escolaridade. MÉTODOS: Análise secundária estudo transversal base populacional, empregando-se um questionário anônimo autorrespondido por 377 mulheres. Foram avaliadas, o uso deste instrumento, (hipertensão, diabetes, insônia depressão) sociodemográficos, comportamentais, clínicos reprodutivos. A associação entre as variáveis independentes foi avaliada meio do teste Χ2....