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Toileting and Bladder Health in the Gig Economy
Leah Chisholm1, Andria N Li2, Parisa Samimi1
1Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
Neurourology and Urodynamics
|July 28, 2025
Summary
Gig economy workers often face restroom access issues, leading to unhealthy toileting habits and worsening bladder symptoms. Difficulty finding restrooms is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- The gig economy is growing, with many workers facing challenges like limited restroom access.
- This lack of access can impact worker health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate toileting behaviors and bladder health in gig economy workers.
- To compare these factors between workers with and without restroom access difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Adult gig workers were recruited electronically.
- Validated questionnaires assessed bladder health, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and toileting behaviors.
- Work-related factors and restroom access challenges were analyzed.
Main Results:
- 15% of 527 gig workers reported difficulty finding restrooms.
- Those with difficulty showed higher rates of unhealthy toileting behaviors (e.g., fluid restriction, delayed voiding).
- Restroom access issues correlated with more severe LUTS and worsening urinary symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Gig workers frequently adopt unhealthy toileting habits, particularly when restroom access is limited.
- Poor toileting habits and limited access can exacerbate bladder conditions.
- Further research is needed on the long-term impact of gig work on bladder health.
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