RESUMO
This study evaluated the prevalence of depression, sexual abuse, and physical abuse among women diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC). One hundred forty-one subjects completed the validated Beck's Depression Inventory II Questionnaire (BDI-II) and the validated Drossman Abuse Questionnaire. Ninety-seven (69%) subjects scored 14 or higher on the BDI-II, corresponding to depression. When compared to the US prevalence of 9%, this was significantly higher. Fifty-one subjects (36%) reported sexual abuse which is higher than the US average. The prevalence of childhood sexual abuse in the sample was not significantly different than the US average. The prevalence of physical abuse in the sample was not statistically different than the US average. Women with IC appear to have a higher prevalence of depression and sexual abuse than the general population. Women with IC should be screened for depression and abuse and referred to a mental health expert as necessary for treatment.
Assuntos
Cistite Intersticial/epidemiologia , Depressão/epidemiologia , Violência Doméstica/estatística & dados numéricos , Cistite Intersticial/psicologia , Saúde da Família , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , PrevalênciaAssuntos
Cistite Intersticial/reabilitação , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Adulto , Cistite Intersticial/fisiopatologia , Dispareunia/reabilitação , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Palpação , Diafragma da Pelve , Projetos Piloto , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Transtornos Urinários/reabilitaçãoRESUMO
Interstitial cystitis is a clinical condition occurring predominantly in women and is characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pain. Patient symptoms have the potential to significantly affect quality of life, posing a challenge to some to perform activities of daily living. This article comprehensively reviews the literature on the epidemiology, etiology, evaluation, and treatment of interstitial cystitis, and considers commonly associated pelvic floor dysfunction.
