The Prevalence of Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Urinary Incontinence in a Turkish Women Population; Associated Risk Factors and Effect on Quality of Life. Issue 2 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sarici, Hasmet; Ozgur, Berat Cem; Telli, Onur; Doluoglu, Omer Gokhan; Eroglu, Muzaffer; Bozkurt, Selen
• Is Part Of: Urologia journal. Volume 83:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Bladder dysfunction -- Female -- Incontinence -- Prevalence -- Quality of life; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.5301/uro.5000057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0391-5603

Abstract

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.