Factors associated with health-seeking for urinary incontinence in Hong Kong Chinese women: a cross-sectional study

Li, Minru; Wang, Huali; Ko, Wai-Kit; Kwong, Siu-Kei

doi:10.1007/s00192-023-05656-5

Int Urogynecol J

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05656-5

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Factors associated with health-seeking for urinary incontinence in Hong Kong Chinese women: a cross-sectional study

Minru Li,

Huali Wang,

Wai-Kit Ko

et al.

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Knowledge of urinary incontinence among women 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery

Li,

Zhao,

et al. 2024

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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BackgroundUrinary incontinence (UI) is common among postpartum women, but many do not seek medical help due to limited knowledge. Understanding the level of knowledge about UI in this population is essential for improving care‐seeking behaviors and implementing targeted interventions.ObjectiveThe objective was to examine knowledge regarding UI among postpartum women with UI within 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted at obstetric clinic in two level‐three grade A hospitals in Shenzhen, China, from January 2023 to June 2023. Women in their 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery with UI were asked to complete a questionnaire comprising three sections: (1) demographic variable; (2) International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ‐UI SF); and (3) The Urinary Incontinence Quiz (UIQ).ResultsA total of 1228 women completed the questionnaire. Their mean UIQ score was 6.63 ± 3.51 (minimum = 2, maximum = 15), indicating the deficiency of UI knowledge among Chinese postpartum women. A total of 86.4% of participants experienced slight or moderate postpartum UI. The results of multivariate linear regression models for UIQ reveal significant independent associations between questionnaire scores and two variables: experience in pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) (p < 0.001) and UI treatment in the past (p < 0.001). The overall model fit was R2 = 0.559 (p < 0.001). The regression coefficients for the experience in PFMT and UI treatment in the past were 2.301 and 4.916, respectively. However, no other discernible factors were identified to distinguish between those with and without adequate knowledge.ConclusionsPostpartum women with UI within 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery had poor knowledge of UI. Targeted educational interventions focusing on PFMT and early treatment for UI are essential.

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Knowledge of urinary incontinence among women 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery

Li,

Zhao,

et al. 2024

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Prevalence, pattern, and risk factors for urinary incontinence among women in a low-resource setting

Bolanle,

Akintunde,

Hadijat

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common but under-reported condition among women in low-resource settings. The prevalence and pattern of UI, as well as associated risk factors must be examined to inform appropriate health interventions. This study investigated the prevalence, pattern, and risk factors for UI among women in a low-resource setting. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 women ≥ 15 years old in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and health-related data on UI The prevalence of UI was determined using the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire-Urgency Frequency Scale (ICIQ-UFS). Analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 47.9 (± 4.5), and 200 (50.0%) were grand-multipara. The prevalence of UI among women in our study setting was 52.7%. The most common pattern of UI was stress incontinence at 140 (67%), followed by mixed incontinence at 45(21%) and urge incontinence at 26 (12%). Age (p < 0.001), parity (p = 0.006), and BMI (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with UI. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that UI is highly prevalent among our study population and that age, parity, and BMI are associated with the occurrence of UI. There is a need for interventions that focus on preventing and managing UI among women in low-resource settings.

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Factors associated with health-seeking for urinary incontinence in Hong Kong Chinese women: a cross-sectional study

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Knowledge of urinary incontinence among women 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery

Knowledge of urinary incontinence among women 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery

Prevalence, pattern, and risk factors for urinary incontinence among women in a low-resource setting

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