Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors for urinary incontinence among women attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Bahrain, 2023. |
| Authors: |
Abdulhusain, Jasim A.1 (AUTHOR) jasimateya@hotmail.com, Darraj, Marwa J.2 (AUTHOR), Alasbool, Mohamed Y.2 (AUTHOR), Alasoomi, Eman K.2 (AUTHOR), Altahoo, Yusuf A.J.2 (AUTHOR), Tadayyon, Bahnaz E.3 (AUTHOR), Alawainati, Mahmood A.4 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Family & Community Medicine. Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p313-320. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*URINARY incontinence in women, *LOGISTIC regression analysis, *URINARY incontinence, *MEDICAL care, *MULTIPLE pregnancy |
| Geographic Terms: |
BAHRAIN |
| Abstract: |
BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common health concern of women that often goes untreated owing to a lack of awareness and social stigma. It is associated with a lower quality of life and negative bio-psycho-social consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to diagnose UI and manage it in its early stages. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors in females attending Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCCs) in Bahrain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 8 PHCCs in Bahrain in April 2023. Females aged 18 and above were included. A multistage sampling technique was adopted. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic characteristics, risk factors and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form was used. Univariate and logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: A total of 875 adult females were enrolled in the study with an average age of 37.5 (standard deviation = 12.3) years. Of the cohort, 24.8% patients had UI with stress incontinence as the most common type (71%), followed by urgency UI (21.2%). However, only 21.7% women had sought medical attention. Being a widow (Odds ratio [OR] = 2.49, P=0.007), retired (OR = 1.98, P=0.016), having had multiple pregnancies (95% CI: 0.82, 0.98; P = 0.016), having urogenital infection (OR = 2.50, P=0.001), having undergone surgery other than C-section (OR = 1.60, P=0.017), and constipation (OR = 1.62, P=0.038) were associated with increased risk for UI. CONCLUSION: This study revealed a relatively high prevalence of UI in females attending PHCCs. Since most patients with incontinence did not seek medical care, primary care physicians should address UI in patients using a well-structured screening tool and provide relevant health education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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