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Examining the Relationship Between Urinary Incontinence and Women's Physical Activity Engagement: Barriers and

Amanda J M Gard¹, David Lavallee¹

¹Department of Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Abertay University, Dundee DD1 1HG, UK.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

|April 26, 2025

Summary

Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly deters women from physical activity (PA). Addressing UI requires better environments, practitioner education, and tailored support to boost women's participation and confidence.

Keywords:

health physical activity urinary incontinence women

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Area of Science:

Women's Health
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Public Health

Background:

Urinary incontinence (UI) disproportionately affects women, leading to reduced physical activity (PA) participation.
Women's lower activity levels compared to men are a public health concern, with UI being an underexplored barrier.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between urinary incontinence (UI) and women's participation in physical activity (PA).
To explore women's experiences with UI during PA and its impact relative to other barriers.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods approach utilizing an online survey (n=345) and semi-structured interviews (n=14).
Exploration of women's lived experiences with UI during PA.

Main Results:

UI is a significant barrier to PA, often undisclosed without prompting.
Anxiety, embarrassment, and unsuitable PA environments deter participation.
Lack of practitioner knowledge and preference for privacy-centric solutions were identified.

Conclusions:

Tailored interventions, enhanced practitioner education, and inclusive PA environments are crucial.
Addressing UI can improve gender equity in PA and women's health outcomes.