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Urinary incontinence--why refraining from treatment? A population based study.

Gunnel Andersson1, Jan-Erik Johansson, Eva Sahlberg-Blom

  • 1Department of Clinical Medicine, Orebro University, Orebro, Sweden. gunnel.andersson@orebroll.se

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|August 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Most people with urinary incontinence (UI) only seek treatment if they experience severe symptoms. The perceived severity of UI, not other factors, determines the desire for medical care.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) affects a significant portion of the adult population.
  • Understanding barriers to seeking treatment for UI is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons why individuals with urinary incontinence (UI) do not seek medical care and treatment.
  • To identify factors influencing the decision to seek or refrain from seeking treatment for UI.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based survey was conducted in Orebro County, Sweden, involving 15,360 randomly selected residents aged 18-79.
  • A specific UI questionnaire was used to assess symptoms and desire for treatment.
  • Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the relationship between UI severity and desire for treatment.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant association was found between the degree of UI and the desire for treatment.
  • Individuals with less frequent leakage or those who did not perceive UI as troublesome were less likely to desire treatment.
  • Socioeconomic status and other health factors were not associated with the desire for UI treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The perceived severity of urinary incontinence is the primary determinant of whether individuals seek treatment.
  • General healthcare-seeking behaviors did not significantly influence the decision to seek UI treatment.
  • Future interventions should focus on identifying and supporting individuals with severe UI symptoms.