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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Overactive Bladder | Research

The prevalence of probable overactive bladder and associated risk factors among medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Saleh Abuorouq, Mohammad Al-Zubi, Abdullah M. Al-Ali, Laith H. Aloqaily, Malek A. Talafha, Azmi M. Migdadi, Hashem Abu Serhan

Published in: BMC Urology | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

To discuss the impact of overactive bladder (OAB) on medical students. overactive bladder. is a chronic condition that causes sudden and intense urges to urinate, which can have significant physical and psychological effects on patients’ lives. The prevalence of OAB among medical students is relatively high, with some studies reporting rates as high as 35.4%. This research aims to shed light on the prevalence rates and risk factors associated with OAB among medical students in Jordan.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-reported questionnaire as the study tool. The questionnaire collected the sociodemographic, health, and academic characteristics of medical students, as well as the new 7-item OABSS score.

Results

Out of the total sample of medical students surveyed (n = 525), 44.5% reported experiencing symptoms of OAB. Furthermore, the analysis also revealed that there was a significant difference in the prevalence of OAB between the ages of medical students. In addition, the study also found that there was a significant association between OAB symptoms and basic years, positive history of diagnostic UTI, positive history of recent trauma, high stress, and taking certain medications.

Conclusions

The study highlights the need for further research in this area and emphasizes the possible implications of OAB for medical students, including the need for additional support and resources to manage the condition.

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Title: The prevalence of probable overactive bladder and associated risk factors among medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Saleh Abuorouq
Mohammad Al-Zubi
Abdullah M. Al-Ali
Laith H. Aloqaily
Malek A. Talafha
Azmi M. Migdadi
Hashem Abu Serhan
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Overactive Bladder
Urinary Tract Infection
Published in: BMC Urology / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2490
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-023-01394-4

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The prevalence of probable overactive bladder and associated risk factors among medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

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