Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Urinary incontinence in climacteric afrodescendant women from the Colombian Caribbean
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2019;8(10):3817-3824.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20194342
Abstract
Background To assess the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and to identify related factors in Afro-descendant Colombian women.
Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59 year old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.
Results A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59-year-old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.
Conclusions The prevalence of UI among climacteric afro-descendant women was close to 4%. A history of PIH and PD consumption were related factors.
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Affiliations
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women's Health Research Group, School of Medicine, University Cartagena, Colombia
- Department of Epidemiology, Women's Health Research Group, School of Medicine, University Cartagena, Colombia
- Department of Gynecology, Clinic Institute of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine-University of Barcelona, Hospital Clinic-Institute for Biomedical Research, August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain