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ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OVERACTIVE BLADDER AND FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION, IN QASSIM REGION, SAUDI ARABIA
E ALwashmi1, B Alqefari2, S Alsenidi2
11Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah; 2Department of Urology & Assisted Reproductive Technology, Qassim University Medical City, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Overactive bladder (OAB) and functional constipation are linked, with smoking, female gender, diabetes, and pelvic surgery being common risk factors for constipation. Higher OAB prevalence is associated with female gender, colorectal surgery, hypertension, and unemployment or student status.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by abrupt, uncontrollable urinary urgency, often with increased frequency and nocturia.
- Functional constipation involves straining, painful, and irregular bowel movements.
- Growing public health concern exists regarding the interconnectedness of OAB and functional constipation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) and functional constipation in Saudi Arabia's Qassim region.
- To determine the correlation between OAB and functional constipation.
- To identify risk factors and demographic associations for both conditions.
Main Methods:
- A randomized descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted.
- 556 members of the general population in the Qassim region participated.
- Anonymous online surveys were utilized for data collection.
Main Results:
- The incidence of functional constipation was 25.2%, and the prevalence of OAB was 34.4%.
- A significant correlation (p=0.025) was found between OAB and functional constipation.
- Predictors for functional constipation included pelvic surgery, diabetes, female gender, smoking, and OAB. OAB prevalence was linked to female gender, colorectal surgery, hypertension, and student or unemployed status.
Conclusions:
- OAB and functional constipation share common risk factors, including smoking, female gender, diabetes, and pelvic surgery.
- Hypertension, colorectal surgery, and being a student or unemployed are significantly correlated with higher OAB prevalence.
- The high prevalence highlights the need for public education and awareness campaigns in the Qassim region.
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