| . | Total (n = 47) . | IC (n = 30) . | SPC (n = 17) . | p . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sexually active | 25 (53.2) | 20 (66.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.018* |
| Sexually inactive | 22 (46.7) | 10 (33.3) | 12 (70.6) | n.t. |
| aNo partner | 13 (59.1) | 5 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 0.7* |
| aNo interest | 8 (36.4) | 3 (30.0) | 5 (41.7) | 0.7* |
| In a partnership | 31 (66.0) | 22 (73.3) | 9 (52.9) | 0.2* |
| bRejection by sexual partner | 7 (14.9) | 4 (13.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.9* |
| Urinary incontinence | ||||
| Incontinence during sexual activity | 16 (34.0) | 13 (43.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.11* |
| Preparation prior to sexual activity | c28 (59.6) | 23 (76.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.11* |
| Effect of SPC on sexuality | ||||
| Disturbed self-image | n.a. | 10 (58.8) | ||
| Hinderance during sexual activity | n.a. | 8 (47.1) | ||
| Feeling inhibited by SPC | n.a. | 7 (41.2) |
| . | Total (n = 47) . | IC (n = 30) . | SPC (n = 17) . | p . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sexually active | 25 (53.2) | 20 (66.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.018* |
| Sexually inactive | 22 (46.7) | 10 (33.3) | 12 (70.6) | n.t. |
| aNo partner | 13 (59.1) | 5 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 0.7* |
| aNo interest | 8 (36.4) | 3 (30.0) | 5 (41.7) | 0.7* |
| In a partnership | 31 (66.0) | 22 (73.3) | 9 (52.9) | 0.2* |
| bRejection by sexual partner | 7 (14.9) | 4 (13.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.9* |
| Urinary incontinence | ||||
| Incontinence during sexual activity | 16 (34.0) | 13 (43.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.11* |
| Preparation prior to sexual activity | c28 (59.6) | 23 (76.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.11* |
| Effect of SPC on sexuality | ||||
| Disturbed self-image | n.a. | 10 (58.8) | ||
| Hinderance during sexual activity | n.a. | 8 (47.1) | ||
| Feeling inhibited by SPC | n.a. | 7 (41.2) |
n (%): Number of participants with percentages. IC: intermittent catheterization. SPC: suprapubic catheter.
*: Fisher's exact test. n.t.: not tested. n.a.: not answered.
Reasons for not being sexually active.
Having experienced rejection by potential sexual partner due to bladder management.
Some women who are not sexually active have indicated that they would need to make preparations regarding urinary incontinence before sexual activities. Preparations regarding urinary incontinence before sexual activities included voiding the bladder, usage of protective pads and emptying the bowel. Only participants with SPC were asked the questions about the influence of the catheter on self-image or if it was a hindrance during sexual activity.
| . | Total (n = 47) . | IC (n = 30) . | SPC (n = 17) . | p . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sexually active | 25 (53.2) | 20 (66.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.018* |
| Sexually inactive | 22 (46.7) | 10 (33.3) | 12 (70.6) | n.t. |
| aNo partner | 13 (59.1) | 5 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 0.7* |
| aNo interest | 8 (36.4) | 3 (30.0) | 5 (41.7) | 0.7* |
| In a partnership | 31 (66.0) | 22 (73.3) | 9 (52.9) | 0.2* |
| bRejection by sexual partner | 7 (14.9) | 4 (13.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.9* |
| Urinary incontinence | ||||
| Incontinence during sexual activity | 16 (34.0) | 13 (43.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.11* |
| Preparation prior to sexual activity | c28 (59.6) | 23 (76.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.11* |
| Effect of SPC on sexuality | ||||
| Disturbed self-image | n.a. | 10 (58.8) | ||
| Hinderance during sexual activity | n.a. | 8 (47.1) | ||
| Feeling inhibited by SPC | n.a. | 7 (41.2) |
| . | Total (n = 47) . | IC (n = 30) . | SPC (n = 17) . | p . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sexually active | 25 (53.2) | 20 (66.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.018* |
| Sexually inactive | 22 (46.7) | 10 (33.3) | 12 (70.6) | n.t. |
| aNo partner | 13 (59.1) | 5 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 0.7* |
| aNo interest | 8 (36.4) | 3 (30.0) | 5 (41.7) | 0.7* |
| In a partnership | 31 (66.0) | 22 (73.3) | 9 (52.9) | 0.2* |
| bRejection by sexual partner | 7 (14.9) | 4 (13.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.9* |
| Urinary incontinence | ||||
| Incontinence during sexual activity | 16 (34.0) | 13 (43.3) | 3 (17.6) | 0.11* |
| Preparation prior to sexual activity | c28 (59.6) | 23 (76.7) | 5 (29.4) | 0.11* |
| Effect of SPC on sexuality | ||||
| Disturbed self-image | n.a. | 10 (58.8) | ||
| Hinderance during sexual activity | n.a. | 8 (47.1) | ||
| Feeling inhibited by SPC | n.a. | 7 (41.2) |
n (%): Number of participants with percentages. IC: intermittent catheterization. SPC: suprapubic catheter.
*: Fisher's exact test. n.t.: not tested. n.a.: not answered.
Reasons for not being sexually active.
Having experienced rejection by potential sexual partner due to bladder management.
Some women who are not sexually active have indicated that they would need to make preparations regarding urinary incontinence before sexual activities. Preparations regarding urinary incontinence before sexual activities included voiding the bladder, usage of protective pads and emptying the bowel. Only participants with SPC were asked the questions about the influence of the catheter on self-image or if it was a hindrance during sexual activity.
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