Browsing by Author "De la Viuda, Esther"
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Item Health-related quality of life and resilience in peri- and postmenopausal women during Covid-19 confinement.(Maturitas, 2021) Coronado, Pluvio J.; Fasero Laiz, María; Otero, Borja; Sánchez, Sonia; De la Viuda, Esther; Ramírez Polo, Isabel; Llaneza, Plácido; Mendoza, Nicolás; Baquedano, LauraObjective To assess the impact of confinement due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and resilience in peri- and postmenopausal women. Material and Methods We used an online questionnaire which was sent between April 30th and May 13th, 2020 to women aged 40–70 years who were peri- or postmenopausal according to STRAW criteria. We used the 16-item Cervantes short-form scale (Cervantes-SF) to measure HRQoL, and the 14-item Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale (RS-14) to measure resilience. High scores on the Cervantes-SF indicate low HRQoL and high scores on the RS-14 indicate high levels of resilience. Covid-19 status, sociodemographic descriptors, and lifestyle variables were also evaluated. Results We included 2430 peri- and postmenopausal women with valid questionnaires. All items of the Cervantes-SF were completed in 2151 cases, whilst the RS-14 was completed in 2413 cases. There was a negative correlation between scores on the Cervantes-SF and RS-14 scales (Rho -0.350; p < 0.0001). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a statistically significant association between Cervantes-SF scores and living with others (β-coefficient -10.2; p < 0.001), use of antidepressants (β 9.3; p < 0.001), physical activity (β -8.6; p < 0.001) and sexual activity (β -2.7; p < 0.001). Resilience was associated with the use of antidepressants (β -5.9; p < 0.001), physical activity (β 3.2; p < 0.001) and sexual activity (β 1.7; p = 0.005). According to the multivariate analysis, there were no associations between either Covid-19 or menopausal status and HRQoL or resilience scores. Conclusions During the period of mandatory Covid-19 confinement, peri- and postmenopausal women who engaged in physical and sexual activity had higher HRQoL and higher levels of resilience, whilst women who were using antidepressants had lower HRQoL and lower levels of resilience. HRQoL was greater in women who lived with others.Item One year quality of life measured with SEC-QoL in levonorgestrel 52 mg IUS users.(Contraception, 2017) Cristóbal García, Ignacio; Lete, Luis Ignacio; De la Viuda, Esther; Perulero, Nuria; Arbart, Agnes; Canals, IgnasiObjectives: The present study aims to prospectively evaluate quality of life (QoL) of women using 52 mg levonorgestrel intrauterine system for contraception determined through the SEC-QoL, a questionnaire specifically designed to assess the impact of contraceptive methods on QoL of fertile women. Study design: We conducted a prospective observational multicenter study of 201 reproductive age women who initiated the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNGIUS) for contraception. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected at baseline and 12 months afterwards. Participants filled in the SEC-QoL questionnaire at both visits. SEQ-QoL scores range from 0 (worst QoL) to 100 (best QoL). Results: Participants claimed an increased QoL 12 months after insertion in all five dimensions of SEC-QoL due to its high contraceptive efficacy and its capability to reduce other menstrual symptoms (e.g. heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhoea), overall exerting a positive impact on user’s satisfaction. SEC-QoL general overall score went from a mean (SD) score of 46.3 (17.3) at baseline to 72.2 (14.8) 12 months afterwards (p<0.001). Overall, 94.6% of women claimed having found additional benefits other than contraception. No pregnancies were reported during the 12 months of study duration and only 14 women discontinued use of LNG-IUS (only two of them due to an adverse event), representing a continuation rate of 93%. Conclusions: Women using LNG-IUS for contraception have an increased QoL after 12 months of use, demonstrated by the increased score in all dimensions of the SEC-QoL questionnaire.