An An epidemiological profile of women suffering from urinary incontinence residing at one of the cities of western India: A mixed method approach study

Conclusion: Prevalence of UI was found to be 30% in study participants. Sociodemographic factors like age, marital status, and socio-economic class were found to have statistically significant effects on existing UI at the time of interview. ICIQ categories of UI were found to be influenced statistically by age, occupation, literacy, socio-economic class parity and obstetric factors like place of delivery and facilitator of delivery. Most participants (93%) had never consulted a doctor for various reasons/myths like it shall resolve on its own, Belief that it is a normal age-related phenomenon, shyness to discuss issues with male doctors/members of family, and financial reasons.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research