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Overactive bladder: A multicenter study in Pakistan
Masood Ahmed Sheikh1, Ahmed Fawad2, Khalid Javed Rabbani3
1Department of Urology, Orthopaedic and Medical Institute, Karachi, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 31, 2022
Summary
The prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) in Pakistan was 6.4%, with a significantly higher rate in females (10.2%) compared to males (2.4%). This study highlights gender-based differences in OAB presentation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting quality of life.
- Understanding the prevalence of OAB is crucial for public health planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the overall prevalence of overactive bladder in Pakistan.
- To investigate gender-specific differences in OAB prevalence.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter study conducted across 11 institutions in Pakistan from February 2017 to October 2018.
- Randomly selected healthy subjects assessed using International Continence Society criteria for OAB symptoms.
- Data collected via questionnaires administered by health workers and analyzed using SPSS 23.
Main Results:
- A total of 1291 respondents participated (632 males, 659 females).
- The overall prevalence of OAB was 6.4% (82 respondents).
- OAB prevalence was significantly higher in females (10.2%) than in males (2.4%) (p=0.001).
Conclusions:
- The study found a low overall prevalence of overactive bladder in Pakistan when strict diagnostic criteria were applied.
- A notable gender disparity in OAB prevalence was observed, with females being more affected.
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