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Associations between overactive bladder and sleep patterns: a cross-sectional study based on 2007-2014 NHANES
Zechao Lu1, Jiahao Zhang1, Shihao Lin2
1Department of Urology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 518033, No. 3025, Shennan Zhong Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China.
BMC Urology
|November 14, 2023
Summary
Poor sleep patterns are linked to a higher risk of overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that individuals with bad sleep habits had a significantly increased OAB risk, highlighting the connection between sleep quality and bladder health.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting quality of life.
- Sleep disturbances are prevalent and impact overall health.
- The relationship between OAB and sleep patterns requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between sleep patterns and overactive bladder (OAB).
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2014.
- Sleep patterns were categorized into bad, intermediate, and healthy based on aggregated sleep scores.
- Overactive bladder symptom severity was assessed using the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS).
- Weighted logistic regression models were employed to analyze the relationship between sleep and OAB.
Main Results:
- A total of 16,978 participants were included in the analysis.
- Statistically significant relationship found between OAB and sleep patterns.
- Individuals with intermediate and poor sleep patterns showed a 26% and 38% increased risk of OAB, respectively.
- Mild, moderate, and severe OAB were significantly associated with poorer sleep pattern groupings.
- Prevalence of OAB was higher in participants with bad sleep patterns.
Conclusions:
- A positive relationship exists between overactive bladder (OAB) and worse sleep-related issues.
- Poor sleep quality is a significant risk factor for developing or exacerbating OAB symptoms.
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