Domestic violence in pregnancy: prevalence and characteristics of the pregnant woman.

Aims And Objectives: To determine the prevalence of domestic violence (physical, psychological or sexual) during pregnancy and to characterise these women.

Background: Pregnant women are not immune to domestic violence and therefore may be subject to any form of physical, psychological or sexual violence by partners. Health professionals' knowledge and awareness are important in the identification and intervention of pregnant women who experience domestic violence.

Risk factors associated with urinary incontinence in Portugal and the quality of life of affected women.

Objective: To identify risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI) and assess the quality of life (QoL) of affected women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of all women with UI who attended the urology and gynecology services of four hospitals in central Portugal between March and December 2012. Information was obtained from participants using questionnaires assessing sociodemographic, obstetric, gynecologic, and lifestyle variables.