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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 12/2009

01-12-2009 | Original Article

Prevalence, treatment and known risk factors of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in the non-institutionalized Portuguese population

Authors: Sofia Correia, Paulo Dinis, Francisco Rolo, Nuno Lunet

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2009

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

To quantify the prevalence (previous month) of urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB), to assess its relation with known risk factors and to characterize UI awareness and treatment.

Methods

Telephone interviews were conducted in 1,934 Portuguese subjects aged ≥40 years. UI was defined according to the International Continence Society definitions. OAB was assessed through the Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool.

Results

The prevalence of UI was 21.4% (95% CI 19.0–23.9) in women, 7.6% (95% CI 4.8–10.4) in men. Diagnosis (ever in life) was reported by 4.5% (95% CI 3.3–5.7) of the participants, from which 73.0% reported to have been treated for UI. OAB was reported by 29.4% (95% CI 26.6–32.2) of women and 35.1% (95% CI 29.6–40.6) of men. Obesity, hysterectomy and asthma in women, and age in men, were significantly associated with the symptoms.

Conclusions

UI and OAB prevalences were high, but the proportion of individuals aware of their condition was low, emphasizing the need for better information among physicians and general population.
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Metadata
Title
Prevalence, treatment and known risk factors of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in the non-institutionalized Portuguese population
Authors
Sofia Correia
Paulo Dinis
Francisco Rolo
Nuno Lunet
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0975-x

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