Urinary incontinence and related quality of life among elderly women in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran

Abstract

Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common problems in old age that is often seen in women, which causes not only physical problems but also psychological, social, economic problems and poor quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the UI and related quality of life (QoL) in elderly women. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled 369 women over 60 years old and living in Tabas city, Iran who were selected by cluster random sampling method. The instruments included the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Module, and a demographic questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using independent t-test, chi-square, and logistic regression in SPSS software. Results The UI prevalence among participants was 24.9% and stress urinary incontinence was the most common type (40.2% of all elderly patients). The mean UI-related QoL score was 38.04 ± 11.67 from the score range of 22–76. There was a significant positive correlation between UI-related QoL score and UI score (r = 0.585, p < 0.001). Age, body mass index (BMI), constipation, history of cesarean section, hypertension, and the use of angiotensin receptor blockers are factors increasing the odds of having UI in this study population. Conclusion Aging, some chronic diseases, high BMI, and the use of some drugs are related to UI prevalence. Also, it is associated with lower QOL among elderly women. Designing appropriate intervention programs, controlling chronic diseases, training in the proper use of drugs, and also some physical exercises can be effective in controlling and improving this common syndrome of old age and promoting their QoL.

Older women with urinary incontinence have higher prevalence of dynapenia: A cross-sectional study

“…This study found lower mean values of lower limb and upper limb strength in women with UI (9.41±3.26 and 18.64±4.97, respectively) compared to women without UI (10.26±3.73 and 20.23±4.88, respectively), along with a higher prevalence of dynapenia in women with UI compared to those without UI (20.88% versus 35.89%). 15,16 Several studies demonstrate important correlations between urinary incontinence, such as poorer perception of quality of life, BMI above (overweight) or below (undernutrition) average, hypertension, use of certain medications, and urogynecological and obstetric histories. 17 However, few studies focus on relating dynapenia, or even the capacity to produce force, with this phenomenon.…”

Urinary Incontinence and Related Quality of Life Among Elderly Men

“…Subsequently, UI is perhaps of the most well-known disorder in advanced age, and contingent upon various populaces, its predominance has been accounted for between 2.8% in Nigeria and 57.7% in Iran 1 The World health organization (WHO) has distinguished the UI as one of the needs in the wellbeing field as effects the personal satisfaction of more seasoned individuals since it influences various parts of life and prompts mental, physical, and social outcomes. Negative mental impacts of UI incorporate uneasiness, stress, disappointment, strain and stress, terrible attitude, low confidence, and fearlessness 2 The commonness of melancholy and uneasiness among individuals with UI is accounted for to be around 20-40% and 56%, separately. As per past examinations, the UI commonness among more seasoned grown-ups has been assessed somewhere in the range of 30 and 70% 3 .…”