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Peinado Molina RA, Martínez Vázquez S, Martínez Galiano JM, Rivera Izquierdo M, Khan KS, Cano-Ibáñez N. Prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with pelvic floor dysfunctions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024. [PMID: 38859723 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Female pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition affecting the emotional well-being of women. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in women with PFD. SEARCH STRATEGY, SELECTION CRITERIA, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Following prospective registration (PROSPERO CRD42022362095) we conducted a search of three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus) from inception to April 2023 without language restriction to capture studies reporting the prevalence of depression/anxiety among women with PFD (chronic pelvic pain [CPP], urinary incontinence [UI], pelvic organ prolapse [POP], and/or fecal incontinence [FI]). Only studies with validated tools were included. Data extraction and study quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers. Stratifying by type of PFD, rates of depression and anxiety were pooled using random effects model computing 95% confidence interval (CI) and assessing heterogeneity using the I2 statistic. Funnel plots were used to detect potential reporting biases and small-study effects. MAIN RESULTS The search yielded 767 articles, from which 54 studies containing 632 605 women were included. All the studies were high quality. The prevalence of depression was: CPP 26.8% (95% CI: 19.2-34.4, I2 = 98.7%; 12 studies, 4798 participants with 491 cases; Egger's P value = 0.009); UI 26.3% (95% CI: 19.4-33.2, I2 = 99.9%; 26 studies, a total of 346 114 participants with 25 050 cases; Egger's P value = 0.944); POP 34.9% (95% CI: 24.3-45.6, I2 = 68%; three studies, 297 participants with 104 cases; Egger's P value = 0.973); and FI 25.3% (95% CI: 0.68-49.9, I2 = 99.7%; six studies, 14 663 participants with 1773 cases; Egger's P value = 0.780). The prevalence of anxiety was: CPP 29.5% (95% CI: 16.3-42.7, I2 = 97.7%; nine studies, 2483 participants with 349 cases; Egger's P value = 0.001); UI 46.91% (95% CI: 39.1-54.6, I2 = 99.6%; 11 studies, 198 491 participants with 40 058 cases; Egger's P value = 0.337); and POP 28% (95% CI: 13.6-42.4, I2 = 89%; three studies with 355 participants with 90 cases; Egger's P value = 0.306). CONCLUSION The prevalence of mental health illness was variable in the different types of PFDs. This meta-analysis helps quantify the burden of depression and anxiety in PFD and will help inform the policies regarding screening of emotional well-being by healthcare professionals engaged in care of women with PFD.
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- Department of Nursing, University of Jaen, Jaén, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in the Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in the Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs. Granada), Granada, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in the Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in the Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs. Granada), Granada, Spain
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Afyouni AS, Wu YX, Balis UGJ, DeLancey J, Sadeghi Z. An Overview of the Effect of Aging on the Female Urethra. Urol Clin North Am 2024; 51:239-251. [PMID: 38609196 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Urethral function declines by roughly 15% per decade and profoundly contributes to the pathogenesis of urinary incontinence. Individuals with poor urethral function are more likely to fail surgical management for stress incontinence that focus on improving urethral support. The reduced number of intramuscular nerves and the morphologic changes in muscle and connective tissue collectively impact urethral function as women age. Imaging technologies like MRI and ultrasound have advanced our understanding of these changes. However, substantial knowledge gaps remain. Addressing these gaps can be crucial for developing better prevention and treatment strategies, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for aging women.
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- Andrew S Afyouni
- Division of Neurourology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, 3800 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 7200, Orange, CA 92868, USA
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- Division of Neurourology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, 3800 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 7200, Orange, CA 92868, USA
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- Division of Pathology Informatics, Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School, 2800 Plymouth Road, NCRC Building 35, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School, L4208 UH South, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Division of Neurourology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, 3800 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 7200, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
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Kalata U, Pomian A, Jarkiewicz M, Kondratskyi V, Lippki K, Barcz E. Influence of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse on Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia-A Comparative Observational Study. J Clin Med 2023; 13:185. [PMID: 38202192 PMCID: PMC10779935 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Among pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), overactive bladder is a well-recognized condition affecting mental health. The aim of this study was to assess whether there is a correlation between stress urinary incontinence (SUI), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and mental health in comparison to control subjects and whether objective or subjective aspects of diseases are responsible for the aforementioned symptoms. METHODS 192 patients with SUI, 271 with symptomatic prolapse (>2 in the POPQ scale), and 199 controls without pelvic floor disorders were included in this study. Patients completed questionnaires assessing levels of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The 1-h pad test and IIQ-7 questionnaires were collected in SUI. The pelvic organ prolapse quantification scale and the POPDI6, UDI6, and CRADI-8 questionnaires were used in POP patients. RESULTS Higher scores in psychiatric scales were observed in SUI (p < 0.05) and POP (p < 0.05) compared to control. There were no correlations between the objective severity of PFDs and psychological symptoms, while subjective complaints correlated with psychological health. In conclusion, we showed that subjective perceptions of SUI and POP are factors that augment psychiatric symptoms, while objective severity is not correlated with mental status. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that patients with PFDs necessitate multidisciplinary attention, including psychiatric care.
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- Urszula Kalata
- Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland; (U.K.); (A.P.); (V.K.); (K.L.)
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- Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland; (U.K.); (A.P.); (V.K.); (K.L.)
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- 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, 02-957 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland; (U.K.); (A.P.); (V.K.); (K.L.)
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- Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland; (U.K.); (A.P.); (V.K.); (K.L.)
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- Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland; (U.K.); (A.P.); (V.K.); (K.L.)
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Baczewska B, Wiśniewska K, Muraczyńska B, Pasek M, Słuszniak J, Gębicka K, Guzak B. Assessment by Women on Selected Aspects of Quality of Life and on Disease Acceptance after Undergoing Urogynecological Procedures for Urinary Incontinence. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4894. [PMID: 37568296 PMCID: PMC10419866 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Urinary incontinence is a common social and health problem that affects both men and women. Women, however, are twice as likely as men to experience unintentional and involuntary bladder emptying due to their anatomical structure and biological functions. Urinary incontinence is associated with great discomfort, a sense of shame, and a significant reduction in self-esteem, often resulting in the limiting of, or withdrawing from, professional, social, and community life. The aim of this study was to evaluate selected aspects of the quality of life and disease acceptance by women who had undergone urogynecological procedures for urinary incontinence. The study encompassed 77 women. The diagnostic tools used in the study were the Polish versions of the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), and the authors' own survey questionnaire. From the undertaken research, we found that women with urinary incontinence who underwent urogynecological procedures rated their overall health well. What worsened the most regarding the quality of life of women post-procedure for urinary incontinence was the impact of bladder problems on their lives and the discomfort they felt due to bladder problems. The relationship between the time elapsed since the procedure and the quality of life of the respondents with regard to the emotions they experienced was also found to be significant. The longer the time since the procedure, the lower the intensity of negative emotions, and thus the higher the quality of life. Despite the varied opinions of the respondents about the impact of bladder dysfunction on various areas of their lives, acceptance of the disease, as measured by the AIS scale, appeared to be high.
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- Bożena Baczewska
- Department of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Radom College, 1905 Roku 26/28, 26-600 Radom, Poland
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Konarskiego 2, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnów, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Center of Postgraduate Education for Nurses and Midwives, Pawińskiego 5A, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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Dudonienė V, Kirklytė I, Žlibinaitė L, Jerez-Roig J, Rutkauskaitė R. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training versus Functional Magnetic Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093157. [PMID: 37176598 PMCID: PMC10179444 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is strong evidence that specific pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) reduces stress urinary incontinence (SUI), but the application of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) is still under discussion. OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the effects of FMS and PFMT on pelvic floor muscle function, urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in women with SUI. METHODS A randomized controlled, parallel-group trial was executed in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation centre. The study included 68 women and was fully completed by 48 women (n = 24 in each group) aged 29-49 years, with SUI, who were randomly assigned to PFMT and FMS groups. The symptoms of urinary incontinence and their impact on quality of life were assessed with two questionnaires: the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7). Perineometer (Pelvexiser) was used to measure the resting vaginal pressure, pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength and endurance. All outcome measures were taken at baseline and after 6 weeks of interventions. Cohen's effect size (d) was calculated. RESULTS A significant improvement (p < 0.05) of ICIQ-SF and IIQ-7 was observed in both groups with a high effect size in the PFMT group (d = 1.56 and d = 1.17, respectively) and the FMS group (d = 1.33 and d = 1.45, respectively). ICIQ-SF and IIQ-7 scores did not differ significantly between groups after the 6-week treatment period. Resting vaginal pressure, PFM strength and endurance increased (p < 0.05) in both groups with a medium (d = 0.52) to large (d = 1.56) effect size. CONCLUSION No significant difference between groups was found in any measurement of perineometry. PFMT and FMS significantly improved SUI symptoms and the quality of life of the study participants. None of the applied interventions was superior to the other in the short-term effect.
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- Vilma Dudonienė
- Department of Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, Lithuanian Sports University, Sporto 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, Lithuanian Sports University, Sporto 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kauno Kolegija Higher Education Institution, Muitines 15, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), 08500 Vic, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Social Education, Lithuanian Sports University, Sporto 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Rostami-Moez M, Masoumi SZ, Otogara M, Farahani F, Alimohammadi S, Oshvandi K. Examining the Health-Related Needs of Females during Menopause: A Systematic Review Study. J Menopausal Med 2023; 29:1-20. [PMID: 37160298 PMCID: PMC10183767 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.22033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Menopause is one the most crucial stages in a female's life. Identifying the education gaps regarding menopause is important, thus this study aims to explain the health-related needs of females during menopause. Scopus, PubMed, Scientific Information Database, and Web of Science databases were searched for the available observational (cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional), systematic review, meta-analysis, and clinical trial studies (2007-2021) using keywords, such as 'Educational Needs Assessment,' 'Assessment of Healthcare Needs,' 'menopause,' 'climacteric,' 'premenopause,' and 'postmenopause.' A total of 180 out of 5,705 papers were evaluated after considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The educational needs of females during menopause in the reviewed studies include osteoporosis, oral and dental problems, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, lung diseases, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal problems, urinary problems, breast cancer, defecation problems, genital disorders, special diseases such as eye diseases and hypothyroidism and hormone therapy, mental disorders, cognitive function, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, physical activity, supplement consumption, public health issues, health education, fall, and nutrition. The study results reveal that females during postmenopause require training, counseling, and support in all aspects to get through this challenging time, and providing these services, infrastructure, appropriate policy, and the use and support of the medical team's capacity are all required.
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- Masoumeh Rostami-Moez
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Education Development Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Mother and Child Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Department of Midwifery, Mother and Child Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, School of Medicine, Hearing Disorder Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Jin X, Tang H, Chen G. CT Three-Dimensional Visualization Model in Diagnosis and Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Study. Urology 2023; 172:84-88. [PMID: 36455679 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinical effect of stress urinary incontinence sling surgery based on CT 3-dimensional visualization model, and to explore the value of three-dimensional visualization model in the diagnosis and treatment of stress urinary incontinence. METHODS Patients with stress urinary incontinence in our center from October 2020 to March 2022 were studied retrospectively. Among them, 16 cases received preoperative 3-dimensional visualization model construction, 18 cases did not use preoperative 3-dimensional model construction. The perioperative results, the postoperative results and the correlation between some related parameters of 3-dimensional visualization model and the severity of stress urinary incontinence were analyzed. RESULTS Compared with traditional surgery, the operation time of 3D group is significantly shorter (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in intraoperative blood loss, perioperative fever, bleeding, micturition, pudendal or inguinal pain and postoperative symptom improvement. The posterior vesicourethral angle measured by 3-dimensional reconstruction model was correlated with ICI-Q-SF score. CONCLUSIONS The construction of three-dimensional visualization model of stress urinary incontinence can be used in clinic as a safe and effective new preoperative evaluation technique, and more potential applications can be further explored.
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- Xiaoxiang Jin
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, People's Republic of China.
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Seshan V, Francis F, Raghavan D, Arulappan J, Hashmi IA, Prince EJ, Jaju S, Azri ZA, Alkharusi L. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and its Relationship With Sociodemographic and Obstetrical Variables Among Omani Women. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231173803. [PMID: 37223218 PMCID: PMC10201158 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231173803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Objective Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society as any complaint of involuntary urine leakage. This research study highlights the prevalence, types, and associated factors of UI among women in Oman. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data using purposive sampling technique from 400 women between 20 and 60 years; who were attending outpatient department of a referral hospital in Oman. Women were assessed using the Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis to determine the type of UI. The severity and the impact of UI in women were assessed using the female urinary tract symptoms module (ICIQ-UI-SF). Descriptive statistics were used to determine the prevalence and type of UI, and the Chi-square test was used to find the association between UI and sociodemographic and obstetrical variables. Results In our study, 28.25% of the women belonged to the age of 50-59 years. The point prevalence (per 1000) of UI among Omani women who were between 20 and 60 years was 44%. In the women who had UI, the majority were having stress UI (41.6%). In the women who had UI, the severity of UI, according to the ICIQ-UI-SF scoring, 15.2% of the women had slight, 50.3% had moderate, 33.1% had severe, and only 1.3% had very intense. Conclusion Understanding the prevalence of UI in every community and associated factors is essential for the policy makers and healthcare providers to consider the early diagnosis, prevention, health promotion, and management of UI.
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- Vidya Seshan
- Maternal and Child Health Department,
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Maternal and Child Health Department,
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Maternal and Child Health Department,
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Maternal and Child Health Department,
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Maternal and Child Health Department,
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Family Medicine and Public Health
Department, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Section, College of Medicine and Health
Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Obstetric Gynaecology OPD Department, Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Obstetrics &
Gynecology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Chow PM, Chuang YC, Hsu KCP, Shen YC, Liu SP. Impact of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence on Quality of Life, Mental Health, Work Limitation, and Healthcare Seeking in China, Taiwan, and South Korea (LUTS Asia): Results from a Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Study. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:1871-1880. [PMID: 36597480 PMCID: PMC9805714 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s383651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is common among adult women with negative effects on psychosocial well-being, mental health, and health-related quality of life. The purpose of the research is to determine if SUI in women is a factor implicated in changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in both physical and mental health domains and in work difficulties. Methods Data of women 40 years or older from a cross-sectional, population-based, internet survey were examined post-hoc. The effect of SUI frequency on HRQoL (SF12 score), in physical and mental health domains, was assessed. In addition, multivariate and univariate analyses were used to show the influence of SUI on HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) depression score and HADS anxiety score. The effects of demographic factors and physical ailments and SUI on work difficulties were similarly analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. Results A total of 4208 women with mean age of 60 were included in the analysis. The more frequent SUI episodes were associated with a greater reduction of HRQoL in both physical and mental health domains. In addition, both multivariate and univariate analyses showed that SUI could be correlated with a negative effect on HADS anxiety score (OR 1.617, CI 1.335-1.958, p=0.000) and HADS depression score (OR 1.263, CI 1.044-1.527, p=0.016). Univariate analyses suggested that work difficulties were correlated with SUI. Available data revealed that many sufferers, including up to 40% of individuals with SUI frequency rating 1 (less than once a month) to 3 (a few times a week), failed to seek treatment. Conclusion SUI, common in women ≥40 years of age, impairs quality of life in both physical and mental health domains. SUI is an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression and has been linked to significant work dysfunctions. Trial Registration This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02618421 (Date of registration: December 1, 2015).
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- Po-Ming Chow
- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Medical Affairs Department, Former Employee of Astellas Pharma Taiwan, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan,Correspondence: Shih-Ping Liu, Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, No. 7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan, Tel +886 2 2312-3456 ext. 62135, Fax +886 2 2321-9145, Email
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Chen X, Huang J, Liang J, Li L, Deng K. Association of Serum Triglyceride and Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study. Urology 2022; 174:64-69. [PMID: 36450317 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between serum triglyceride levels and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. METHODS Adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2018 were included in the study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to assess the relationship between serum triglyceride levels and the incidence and severity of SUI. RESULTS Approximately 7973 participants (mean, 49.9 years of age) were enrolled in the study. Of those, 3367 had SUI, and 4606 did not have SUI. An adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between serum triglyceride levels and the incidence of SUI (ORs, 1.05; 95% CI, 1-1.11, P = .045). Besides, subgroup analyses indicated that the results were robust among women with different characteristics. Additionally, serum triglyceride levels were positively associated with the severity of SUI. CONCLUSION Serum triglyceride levels were closely related to the incidence and severity of SUI. Based on our findings, we suggest that serum triglycerides can be included as a risk indicator for screening high-risk groups of SUI.
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- Xiting Chen
- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China.
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Non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence in older adults: factors associated with frequency of use. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:1259-1265. [PMID: 35195740 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05109-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of the use of non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence in older adults. METHODS This methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted in 320 older adults. The data of the study were collected using a personal information form and a urinary incontinence questionnaire form regarding the frequency of the use of non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence. Within the scope of the validity and reliability study of the questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha, factor analysis tests, KMO, Bartlett's test, and principal components analysis were used. Descriptive statistics, independent t test, ANOVA, and correlation test were also used for data. The statistical accepted significance level was p < 0.05. RESULTS The mean age of the participants in the study was 75.54 ± 9.34 years. Older adults who are illiterate, who are single, who have a chronic disease, who are at an advanced age, who are women, who describe having urinary incontinence during activities, who always experience leaking urine, whose diapers or underwear get wet, who share these issues with their relatives, and who do not consult a doctor because they are afraid of being examined were all found to have a higher frequency of use of coping strategies for urinary incontinence (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study recommends carrying out studies to raise awareness about urinary incontinence in older adults. In addition, this study suggests that the questionnaire applied to older adults study subjects regarding the frequency of the use of non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence might be used for all age groups.
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Ruseckaite R, Bavor C, Marsh L, Dean J, Daly O, Vasiliadis D, Ahern S. Evaluation of the acceptability of patient-reported outcome measures in women following pelvic floor procedures. Qual Life Res 2022; 31:2213-2221. [PMID: 35113307 PMCID: PMC9188490 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03099-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are valuable tools in evaluating the outcomes of surgical treatment health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and may be incorporated into related clinical quality registries. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating PROMs into the Australian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry (APFPR). METHODS Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with women with SUI (N = 12) and their managing clinicians (N = 11) in Victoria, Australia. Interview topics covered content and face validity, appropriateness, and acceptability of three incontinence-specific, two pain, one anxiety and depression, one sexual function and one patient global impression of improvement instruments identified through the literature to determine their suitability and acceptability for the APFPR. We analysed interview data into topics using conventional content analysis. RESULTS Study participants agreed that PROMs were needed for the APFPR. Both participant groups suggested that some of the instruments were ambiguous, therefore only three instruments (one incontinence-specific, sexual function and patient global impression of improvement) will be included in the APFPR. Both clinicians and women agreed it would be appropriate to answer PROMs at baseline and then at 6- and 12-month postsurgically. Email, phone call and mail-out of the instruments were the preferred options for administration. CONCLUSION Most women and clinicians supported the feasibility of incorporating PROMs in the APFPR. Participants believed the PROMs would demonstrate useful aggregate HRQoL data and have potential for use in individual care.
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- Rasa Ruseckaite
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Australian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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Himmler M, Mühlbauer J, Schwarzer N, Stein R, Younsi N. Urinary and fecal continence in adolescent and adult patients with cloacal exstrophy. Urology 2022; 164:293-299. [PMID: 35038492 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of urinary (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) and the incontinence-related quality of life (QoL) in adolescent and adult patients with cloacal exstrophy (CE) in Germany. MATERIALS AND METHODS CE-patients of a tertiary care center and the German support group for anorectal malformations (SoMA e.V.) were included (October 2015 until September 2020). Data were assessed using a composed questionnaire consisting of 18 self-generated questions and two validated German questionnaires (King's health questionnaire (KHQ), Questionnaire on Quality of Life in Fecal Incontinence (FLQAI)). RESULTS Out of 23 included patients, 19 had continent and 3 incontinent urinary diversions (UD), 1 was unspecified; 2/23 were on dialysis. 73.7% (14/19) had undergone bladder augmentation, 4/19 had a pouch, 1/19 a neobladder. 94.7% (18/19) had a continent cutaneous channel and performed intermittent self-catheterization. UI was common (71.4%, 15/21). Neither the UD nor the involuntary loss of urine itself had a significant impact on QoL. Comparing the KHQ results, UI-related QoL of CE-patients was significantly lower than in a published reference group. 78.3% (18/23) had a bowel stoma. 34.8% (8/23) reported involuntary stool-soiling. Neither the way of bowel-emptying nor involuntary stool-soiling itself showed significant influence on FI-related QoL in the FLQAI. FLQAI items showed significant differences only for one of two published reference groups. CONCLUSIONS Long-term incontinence rates in adolescent and adult CE-patients are high. Incontinence-related QoL was reduced compared to published reference groups but was minimally influenced by incontinence itself, the type of UD or the way of bowel-emptying, respectively.
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Key Words
- Clean intermittent self-catheterization, UTI
- Cloacal exstrophy, UI
- Continent catheterizable channel, e.g.
- Exempli gratia
- Fecal incontinence, LUTS
- Ileal conduit, CCC
- Inter-quartile range, UD
- International Classification of Diseases, KHQ
- King´s health questionnaire, FLQAI
- Lower urinary tract symptoms, ICD-10
- Malone antegrade continence enema, IQR
- Overactive bladder, MACE
- Quality of Life in Fecal Incontinence, QoL
- Quality of life, OAB
- Ureterocutaneostomy, CIC
- Urinary diversion, UC
- Urinary incontinence, FI
- Urinary tract infection, IC
- urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, cloacal exstrophy, quality of life, Abbreviations, CE
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- Maren Himmler
- Department of Urology and Urological Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Urology and Urological Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric, Adolescent and Reconstructive Urology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric, Adolescent and Reconstructive Urology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Healthcare professional's choice for surgical management of stress urinary incontinence in a U.K. tertiary hospital. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 263:7-14. [PMID: 34129963 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In July 2018, NHS England, introduced a pause on vaginal mesh, including the mid-urethral sling (MUS) for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). NICE guidelines recommend MUS as one of the surgical options for SUI. The aim of our study was to investigate healthcare professionals choices for surgical treatment of SUI, if conservative measures failed. STUDY DESIGN The urogynaecology department at our tertiary level hospital devised a questionnaire using SurveyMonkey. This was distributed via email to 1058 healthcare professionals of different medical backgrounds. The surgical options were based on the NICE guideline and its patient decision making aid. We also used surgical information from the British society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) and British association of urological surgeons (BAUS). RESULTS We received 214 responses of which 204 were complete. Twenty six percent of replies were from obstetricians and gynaecologists, 36 % had over 20 years experience and 79 % were female. Forty four percent had no previous knowledge of surgical options. Mid-urethral sling was the most popular choice based on description, success and specific complications. Urethral bulking agent was the only option that increased in popularity after describing complications. Twenty two percent would avoid surgery due to the risk of complications. CONCLUSION This is the first study evaluating healthcare professionals surgical choice for SUI. Despite negative media publicity and NHS pause on MUS, it was still the most popular choice before and after informing of specific complications. The urethral bulking agent was the only surgical treatment, which increased in popularity after considering complications.
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Pizzol D, Demurtas J, Celotto S, Maggi S, Smith L, Angiolelli G, Trott M, Yang L, Veronese N. Urinary incontinence and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:25-35. [PMID: 32964401 PMCID: PMC7897623 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01712-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) and low quality of life (QoL) are two common conditions. Some recent literature proposed that these two entities can be associated. However, no attempt was made to collate this literature. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing data to estimate the strength of the association between UI and QoL. METHODS An electronic search of major databases up to 18th April 2020 was carried out. Meta-analysis of cross-sectional and case-control studies comparing mean values in QoL between patients with UI and controls was performed, reporting random-effects standardized mean differences (SMDs) ± 95% confidence intervals (CIs) as the effect size. Heterogeneity was assessed with the I2. RESULTS Out of 8279 articles initially screened, 23 were finally included for a total of 24,983 participants, mainly women. The mean age was ≥ 50 years in 12/23 studies. UI was significantly associated with poor QoL as assessed by the short-form 36 (SF-36) total score (n = 6 studies; UI: 473 vs. 2971 controls; SMD = - 0.89; 95% CI - 1.3 to - 0.42; I2 = 93.5) and by the sub-scales of SF-36 and 5/8 of the domains included in the SF-36. Similar results were found using other QoL tools. The risk of bias of the studies included was generally high. CONCLUSIONS UI is associated with a poor QoL, with a strong level of certainty. This work, however, mainly based on cross-sectional and case-control studies, highlights the necessity of future longitudinal studies for better understanding the importance of UI on QoL.
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- Damiano Pizzol
- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Primary Care Department, USL Toscana Sud Est-Grosseto, Grosseto, Italy
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- Primary Care Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Primary Care Department, Azienda Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria 3 "Serenissima", Venice, Italy
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Control Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
- Departments of Oncology and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Primary Care Department, Azienda Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria 3 "Serenissima", Venice, Italy.
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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Gleicher S, Byler T, Ginzburg N. Association Between Stress Urinary Incontinence and the Components of Metabolic Syndrome Among Females 20-59 Years. Urology 2020; 145:100-105. [PMID: 32735979 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and metabolic syndrome among a population-based cohort of women 20-59 years. METHODS National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database was used between the years of 2013 and 2016 and included women aged 20-59 years. SUI was defined as "Urinary leakage with physical activity." Metabolic syndrome was defined as >2 risk factors: fasting blood glucose (FBG) >99 mg/dL, triglyceride >149 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein <50 mg/dL, waistline >88 cm, and blood pressure >130/85. We generated weighted estimated prevalence and ran multivariable logistic regression models. RESULTS Among 3430 female subjects, the estimated prevalence of SUI was 38.7% (95% confidence interval [CI] 36.7-40.7%) and metabolic syndrome was 10.2% (95% CI 8.9-11.6). Higher rates of SUI were seen with large waistlines, elevated FBG, and elevated triglycerides. Among women with metabolic syndrome, 56.1% (95% CI 39.7-49.0%) had SUI. Among all women, metabolic syndrome and elevated FBG significantly increase the risk of SUI (odds ratio [OR] 1.53 [95% CI 1.02-2.28] and OR 1.86 [95% CI 1.14-3.03], respectively). In women 20-39 years, a large waistline significantly increased the risk of SUI (OR 1.72 [95% CI 1.00-2.99]). CONCLUSION Among females 20-59 years in the United States, 38.7% report SUI and 10% have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome and an elevated FBG significantly increase the risk of SUI among all women. A large waistline increases the risk of SUI in women aged 20-39 years. Weight loss and adequate control of metabolic syndrome should be considered key strategies in the management of SUI.
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- Department of Urology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
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- Department of Urology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.
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