A drop of self‐confidence program about urinary incontinence

Abstract

The aim of our study was to find and map untreated incontinence patients through general practitioner (GP) practices.Methods: General practitioners and their assistants participated in the program (Group A). GPs of all the country were involved in a representative manner. The process of the program was preparing the education program, praxis involvement, participant education, a population screening, and by questionnaire by medical staff. In Group B urological outpatients clinics participated. Results: A total of 2761 GPs, 3015 nurses, and 110 specialists participated in the program between 2011 and 2019. The population participating in the program was 162,871, 86% women and 14% men. The age range was 18-96. 68% had urinary incontinence (UI), 76% of patients had stress, and 49% had urge incontinence. Incontinence is very high (98%) among bedridden patients. On average, 20% had very little information, 40% had little information, 33% had enough information about incontinence, and 7% thought they knew everything about it. 41% reported diabetes mellitus, 33% had frequent cough and sneezing, 31% obesity as a risk factor. 30% of incontinent patients did not go to the GP and 66% to the specialist. 34% of patients who were at GPs received no information, 34% of the patients received symptomatic, and 30% did not receive treatment from the GP. Conclusion:The incidence of UI is similar to that in other countries. Patient recognition care is similar, perhaps worse. The findings of this study clearly indicate that harmful physical and psychosocial effects of UI are significant and require attention of the healthcare system.

Validation of the Hungarian version of the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ)

“… [13] According to the results of the largest continence care study in Hungary, 30% of the participants with UI did not seek help from a primary care provider and 66% of them did not visit a specialist. [14] Misconceptions and inadequate knowledge about PFDs is one of the most commonly reported reasons for not seeking care. [15] , [16] , [17] Enhancing knowledge of these conditions could lead to earlier treatments, improved symptoms and better quality of life.…”

Hungarian Women’s Health Care Seeking Behavior and Knowledge of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…The cost of surgical therapy was found to be 4 times greater than the expenditures of pharmacological and behavioral therapies combined. 11 The study of Szabó et al 12 is currently the largest study of continence care in Hungary. According to their results, 68% of the participants had UI.…”