Porto, Marta G. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7557-3685
Pimenta, Filipa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8659-4393
Queiroz-Garcia, Inês https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7842-5285
Uva, Marta https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0219-2662
Patrone, Matilde https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6665-7555
Mascarenhas, Teresa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0979-4842
Marôco, João https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9214-5378
Funding for this research was provided by:
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (2020.05710.BD)
ISPA – Instituto Universitário
Article History
Received: 29 May 2025
Accepted: 14 July 2025
First Online: 25 September 2025
Declarations
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: This study forms part of the research project PURI-PRO (Portuguese Urinary Incontinence Project), that aims to promote a healthier life and well-being for middle-aged women (specifically, menopausal women), meeting the United Nations 2030 Agenda. It was approved by The Ethical Committee for Research from Ispa – Instituto Universitário (D/022/11/2019) and followed the ethical guidelines and standards of the Portuguese Psychologists Association and American Psychological Association.
: On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest.