Objectives: To identify the proportion of OABs using OABs-q in adult females classified as SUI or UUI based on the results of the questionnaire for female urinary incontinence diagnosis (QUID). Material and Methods: 243 females of age group 18-55 years were screened for incontinence, of which 102 were included in the study. Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis and Overactive Bladder questionnaires were administered and the type of incontinence of the women was identified. Proportion of OAB was identified in SUI, UUI and MUI. Results: 102 out of 240 had incontinence, of which 41 women had SUI, 30 had UUI and 31 had MUI. Proportion of OAB was 17%, 60% and 87% respectively in SUI, UUI and MUI. Conclusion: Overactive bladder syndrome has a higher proportion amongst women showing mixed urinary incontinence. Key words: Stress urinary incontinence, Urge urinary incontinence, Mixed urinary incontinence, Overactive Bladder syndrome, QUID, OAB-q.

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Background: Pregnancy is a period where the musculoskeletal system undergoes various changes. These changes can cause stresses on the joints, leading to pain in them. Along with this, hormones like relaxin and oestrogen can cause laxity of ligaments and capsules, which can be another cause of strain on the joints. The pain patterns developed due to this can be carried to the post delivery period also. Ergonomics are explained in this period in order for the woman to function with less pain. The methods of reinforcing ergonomics are explored in this study. Methods: 60 women were conveniently selected for this study. They were randomly assigned to verbal mode and pamphlet mode of ergonomic information dissemination at the start of the study. Pain was assessed at four points during the study: before, immediately after, a day after and a month after giving ergonomic advice. Results: The Mann-Whitney U Test and repeated measures ANOVA were used to assess the pain levels. The between group pain and comfort levels showed no significant changes over the course of the study. The repeated measures ANOVA, which assessed within group responses, showed a significant change over the course of the study (p-value less than 0.0001). Conclusion: Ergonomic information can be disseminated by verbal or pamphlet mode, the method can be decided as per the therapist’s and the woman’s need. Key words: ergonomic advice; ergonomic information; pamphlet; postnatal period.

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