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Type of spina bifida / spinal dysraphism and caracteristics 

Type of spina bifida / spinal dysraphism and caracteristics 

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For the majority of individuals with spina bifida (SB) is the intermittent bladder catheterization (IC) required. Identifying the factors involved in IC, especially selfcatheterization is fundamental in the development of effective training programs and public policies consistent with patient reality. This study sought to contribute to this end, de...

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... the incidence of NTDs varies from 0.17 to 6.39 per 1,000 live births ( Bowman et al. 2009). In the United States, the incidence is 1 per 1000 live births (Fernandes 2009) and affects about 3,000 pregnancies annually ( Bowman et al. 2009). In Central Europe, the frequency is 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births ( Bartsch et al. 2009). ...
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... the Brazilian hospital where the data for this study was collected, patients are recommended to wash the genitalia with water and soap, preferably pH- balanced. Based on the substances used in performing IC, the German sample was divided according to the type of cleaning they practiced (Table 20). Disinfection was the predominant method in the German sample (49.0%), followed by washing (25.0%). ...
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... 20 patients, 10 Brazilian and 10 German, reported irregular use of medications. Table 25 shows the justifications given by the participants. According to the previous table, side effects (35.0%) were the principle reason for the irregular use of medication, followed by financial difficulties (20.0%), forgetfulness (15.0%) and not knowing correct medication doses and intervals (10.0%). ...
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... Table 26 shows the distribution of the sample according to the acquisition of urinary continence after using IC and by nationality. 38.5% remained incontinent after IC. ...
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... participants were questioned about the objectives of the person responsible for the technique of IC (Table 27). According to the previous table, excellent or good understanding was predominant (59.5%), followed by reasonable (32.0%), poor (7.5%) and none (1.0%). ...
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... asked about difficulties during performance of the IC technique, 41 participants - 23 Brazilians and 18 Germans -reported difficulties in performing catheterization, which are described in Table 32. The difference in the distribution of technical difficulties with IC in the two samples was not statistically significant (z-test, p=0,380). ...