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  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Louisville HSC, Louisville, KY, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 6, 2004
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Socioeconomic status (SES) explains racial differences in urinary incontinence knowledge among women. Addressing SES may enhance educational programs for incontinence.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) affects a significant portion of the female population.
  • Existing research suggests potential disparities in UI knowledge across racial/ethnic groups.
  • The role of socioeconomic status (SES) in these potential knowledge gaps requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if racial/ethnic groups exhibit differences in urinary incontinence knowledge.
  • To investigate whether socioeconomic status (SES) accounts for any observed differences in UI knowledge between racial/ethnic groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving telephone interviews with 212 women across three California counties.
  • Urinary incontinence knowledge was assessed using a standardized Incontinence Quiz.

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  • Socioeconomic status (SES) was calculated, and participants were categorized by race/ethnicity (White vs. minority).

    • Main Results:

    • White women demonstrated higher scores on the Incontinence Quiz compared to minority women (P=.071).
    • A significant positive association was found between higher SES and greater UI knowledge (r=0.177, P=.010).
    • Multivariable analysis indicated that SES mediated the previously observed trend toward racial/ethnic differences in UI knowledge.

    Conclusions:

    • Socioeconomic status (SES) is a key factor explaining racial/ethnic disparities in overall urinary incontinence knowledge.
    • Integrating SES considerations into the design of urinary incontinence educational initiatives may improve their efficacy.
    • Targeted interventions considering socioeconomic factors could help reduce knowledge gaps in UI management.