Navigating Life with Posterior Urethral Valves—Sexual Health and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-588726
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.58872

Zöhrer, Pirmin I. ; Vauth, Franziska ; Jaekel, Anke K. ; Rösch, Wolfgang H. ; Hofmann, Aybike

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Abstract

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is crucial for young adults with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This study investigates the impact of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on their quality of life and sexual health, including self-efficacy. Methods: Patients aged 16 and older treated for PUV completed four validated questionnaires (Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale (SSES-E), ICIQ MLUTS, ICIQ MLUTSsex, ...