An epidemiological study of urinary incontinence and related urogenital symptoms in elderly women

Molander, Ulla; Milsom, Ian; Ekelund, P.; Mellström, Dan

doi:10.1016/0378-5122(90)90060-j

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“…Thomas et al [15] de®ned UI as leakage at least twice a month, and reported a prevalence of 10%; with a similar de®nition, some [11] reported a prevalence of 58%. Thus the prevalence of UI is very variable according to its de®nition, and in some studies using the ICS de®nition [37] of UI (`a condition where involuntary leakage is a social or hygienic problem'), with no regard to the frequency or the quantity of urine lost [5,6,12,33], the reported prevalence was 12±44%.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in young and middle-aged women

Peyrat

Haillot²,

Bruyère³

et al. 2002

BJU Int

107

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Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in young and middle-aged women

Peyrat

Haillot²,

Bruyère³

et al. 2002

BJU Int

107

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“…RUTI remains an important public health problem in women of all ages. In a study by Molander et al [21] , the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) reported by the respondents increased with age. Advanced age is a factor that increases the frequency of both UTIs and UI.…”

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Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Women and Its Impact on Quality of Life in a Semirural Area of Western Turkey

Tözün

Ayrancı

Ünsal

2009

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Background/Aims: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a very common and bothersome condition among women, affecting up to 50% of women during their lifetime. Older women are disproportionately affected and often view UI as a normal part of aging, thus precluding contact with medical professionals. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and risk factors of UI in women aged 20 years or older, as well as to examine its effects on women’s quality of life (QOL). Methods: The study was conducted on 1,585 women aged 20 years and over between January and March 2007. Data were obtained by a face-to-face interview, using a questionnaire consisting of questions pertaining to the women’s demographic characteristics, medical and obstetric history and UI. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) scale was used to assess the QOL of the women. Results: The prevalence of UI in this group of women was 49.5%. UI was significantly associated with advanced age (p < 0.05), lower education level (p ≤ 0.001), recurrent urinary tract infection (p < 0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (p < 0.001), diabetes mellitus (p ≤ 0.001), a history of nocturnal enuresis in childhood (p < 0.001), taking diuretics (p < 0.05) and body mass index (p < 0.001). When the QOL of the women with and without UI were evaluated, the scores for women without UI were higher than those with mild, moderate or severe UI (p < 0.001 for each). Women with UI of varying severity had lower mean domain scores on the SF-36 than women without UI (p < 0.001 for each). As the severity of UI increased, it was seen that the mean domain scores according to the scale showed a decrease (p < 0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that UI is a common disorder among women in this region of Turkey and that it also negatively affects these women’s QOL, suggesting the need for more social and medical study in this area.

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“…1 Urinary incontinence is a relatively common finding, with a prevalence that varies from 5% among young women to around 50% among elderly women. 2,3 Stress urinary incontinence is the most common form of urinary complaint among women, followed by urge incontinence, particularly during menopausal transition. 4 The prevalence of genitourinary symptoms in women and the risk factors associated with them have been widely studied.…”

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Avaliação dos fatores relacionados à ocorrência da incontinência urinária feminina

Oliveira¹,

Zuliani²,

Ishicava³

et al. 2010

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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objectIve. To evaluate the risk factors related to occurrence of female urinary incontinence. Methods. This was a case-control study recruiting 253 women (102 continent and 151 incontinent) who were invited to respond to an epidemiological questionnaire on possible risk factors for urinary incontinence. The factors analyzed were age, hormone status, race, body mass index, parity, types of delivery (normal, forceps or caesarean), weight of largest child at birth, use of episiotomy and/or analgesia during labor, history of hysterectomy, physical activity, smoking, diabetes mellitus status, constipation, history of bronchial asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, use of diuretics and/or antidepressants. conclusIon. Independent risk factors for urinary incontinence included age, vaginal delivery, forceps delivery and birth weight of largest infant, while delivery by caesarean section was a protective factor.

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An epidemiological study of urinary incontinence and related urogenital symptoms in elderly women

Cited by 150 publications

References 24 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in young and middle-aged women

Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in young and middle-aged women

Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Women and Its Impact on Quality of Life in a Semirural Area of Western Turkey

Avaliação dos fatores relacionados à ocorrência da incontinência urinária feminina

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