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[Prevalence and risk factors for urinary incontinence among women consulting in primary care]
Background:
It is important to determine the relative importance of urinary incontinence in terms of its prevalence and how it affects the quality of life of women.
Aim:
To characterize urinary incontinence and factors associated with it in women aged over 30 years.
Material And Methods:
A survey about urinary incontinence and associated factors was answered by 289 women aged 30 to 81 years, attending a public primary care clinic.
Results:
The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 62.2%, and it was significantly associated with obesity, diabetes and a history of episiotomy.
Conclusions:
The high prevalence of urinary incontinence should prompt the implementation of public health measures to prevent and treat it effectively.
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