Prevalence of self‐reported double incontinence in the Urban population of a Brazilian city

Abstract

The study allowed a better understanding of the epidemiology of double incontinence and may contribute to the development of public policies and programs for primary and secondary prevention and treatment of double incontinence, at least at the municipal level.

Urinary incontinence in institutionalized elderly: prevalence and impact on quality of life

“…Besides facilitating international comparison, this choice was justified by the fact that approximately 20% of the individuals denied the condition when questioned, leading to a lower prevalence than what is real. Several studies reported that some elderly are uncomfortable or ashamed when interviewed (24). Also, ICIQ-SF was applied to verify the degree of influence of incontinence on the life of the elderly.…”

Double incontinence in a cohort of nulliparous pregnant women

“…Few data exist about the prevalence of double incontinence in general female population. In a recent published study, the prevalence of self‐reported double incontinence in women aged 18 and older in the urban population of a Brazilian city was 5% 6. In a study in the Netherlands in a general population of women aged 45–85 years, the prevalence rate of UI associated to anal incontinence, with and without flatal incontinence, was estimated by 35.4% and 10.3%, respectively 7.…”

Prevalence of urinary incontinence and associated factors in nursing home residents

“…This condition is related to other health problems such as dementia, urinary tract infection, being bedridden, cognitive or physical impairment, among others . Furthermore, incontinence causes hygienic and skin problems, as well as a negative impact on quality of life, which may result in reduced self‐esteem, depression, and social isolation . Admission to a nursing home (NH) can influence continence among new residents and UI in this setting tends to be more severe and costly.…”

“…Despite the impact of UI, this is an under‐diagnosed and under‐treated health problem, due to patient embarrassment and the misconception that incontinence is a natural part of the aging process, and also due to the lack of motivation of health professionals to investigate this condition . In Brazil, the range of UI rates in the institutionalized elderly in the scientific literature is broad, varying between 22% and 100%, due to different survey methods and sample characteristics.…”