Urination behaviours are the behaviours concerning the body's excretion of urine after sensing the volume of urine in the bladder 1 and include the volume of urine excreted, frequency of urination, urinary urgency, urine colour and place of urination. 2 A relationship has been identified between urination behaviours and health. 2 The kidney is the primary organ regulating urination behaviours. 3 Water balance is maintained through regulation of the dilution and concentration of urine. 3 The body can remove water, waste and toxins from the body through urination. Several urination behaviours can be identified as early warning signs of urinary system diseases and can also affect an individual's health and quality of life. 2 The functionality of the urinary system declines with age and is particularly low among senior citizens. 2,4 The prostate is located close to the urethra and the bladder. 5 A considerable number of