The point prevalence of stress incontinence among young adult Jordanian women based on activity levels

• Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy 2024-10, Vol.29 (4), p.e70000-n/a
• Main Authors: Manaseer, Thaer S., Al‐nassan, Saad M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Exercise; Female; Humans; Jordan - epidemiology; Prevalence; Surveys and Questionnaires; urinary incontinence; Urinary Incontinence, Stress - epidemiology; women; Young Adult
• ISSN: 1358-2267; 1471-2865; 1471-2865
• DOI: 10.1002/pri.70000

Background Stress Urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition among women of all ages. The point prevalence of SUI among young adult Jordanian women is less explored. Objectives To examine the point prevalence of SUI among this sample based on activity level, and whether the affected women have shared their complaints with healthcare providers and/or received education related to UI. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey‐based study. Participants with diseases that affect the control of micturition were excluded. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire‐UI Short‐Form was used to calculate the point prevalence of UI. The Tegner activity scale was used to classify participants based on their physical activity levels. The participants reported whether they shared their complaints with a healthcare provider or received education about this health problem. Results Five hundred women (median age = 20 years, BMI = 22) participated (118 competitive athletes, 192 recreational, and 190 sedentary). The overall point prevalence of SUI was 14% (n = 61). A chi‐square test of independence showed a significant difference in the point prevalence of SUI between women with different activity levels, χ2 (12) = 12.07, p