Prevalence and factors associated with urinary incontinence in elderly women

• Main Authors: Karla Veruska Marques Cavalcante (Author), Maria Isabel Gomes da Cruz Silva (Author), Adan Smith Ferreira Bernardo (Author), Damião Ernane Souza (Author), Thereza Christina da Gama Cunha Lima (Author), Adriana Gomes Magalhães (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Fortaleza, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary

Objective: To verify the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) complaints and associated factors among elderly women in the municipality of Petrolina / PE. Methods: Exploratory cross-sectional study conducted in 2009 with 172 elderly women who were assessed regarding sociodemographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle characteristics. UI was assessed using The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQSF) in addition to questions on obstetrics and comorbidities. Data were computed with a 95% confidence interval using STATA 9.0. Results: The urinary incontinence was present in 81 (47.1%) elderly women. The age group older than 75 years was associated with UI (PR1.57 CI 95% 1.57 - 11.09). Regarding the association with occupation, it was verified that both the retired elders (PR 4.64 CI 95% 0.98 - 21.98) and housewives (PR 6.25 CI 95% 1.14 - 34.12) were more likely to report UI, but only the association with the housewife condition was significant. With regard to diabetes, elderly women who had the disease (PR 1.57 CI 95% 1.16 - 2.13) were more likely to report urinary incontinence when compared to elderly women without diabetes. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of urinary incontinence among elderly women, which accounted for almost half of the women assessed and was associated with older age, housewives and diabetes. doi:10.5020/18061230.2014.p216

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1806-1222
1806-1230
10.5020/2528