AIMS: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of overactive bladder syndrome and urinary incontinence in Turkish women; furthermore, to assess the impact on the quality of life.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, epidemiological study was carried out in women of reproductive age to define overactive bladder syndrome, urinary incontinence, ICIQ-SF score and medical care seeking.
RESULTS: The women's average age was 34.4 ± 5.26 years. The prevalence of UI was 26.9%. Stress UI was the predominant form. The prevalence of UI increased with age, BMI, number of pregnancies and children delivered. The prevalence of OAB was 20.7%. Women with OAB were older and had greater number of pregnancies than women without OAB. History of nocturnal enuresis was a significant risk factor for OAB and UUI. Women with MUI had more frequent and more abundant leakage of urine. 10.7% of women sought medical care for their condition.
CONCLUSIONS: Although prevalence estimates differ across studies, the available evidence indicates that UI and OAB are highly prevalent conditions among women. UI had negative effect on QoL, but only severely-affected women sought medical care. Public health and clinical management programs are needed to determine diagnosis and management of these social problems.
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Sarici H, Ozgur BC, Telli O, Doluoglu OG, Eroglu M, Bozkurt S. Are you the author?
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara - Turkey.
Reference: Urologia. 2014 Apr 22;0(0):0.
doi: 10.5301/uro.5000057
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24803353
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