The prevalence of probable overactive bladder and associated risk factors among medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Urol
; 24(1): 7, 2024 Jan 03.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38172746
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
To discuss the impact of overactive bladder (OAB) on medical students. overactive bladder. is a chronic condition that causes sudden and intense urges to urinate, which can have significant physical and psychological effects on patients' lives. The prevalence of OAB among medical students is relatively high, with some studies reporting rates as high as 35.4%. This research aims to shed light on the prevalence rates and risk factors associated with OAB among medical students in Jordan.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-reported questionnaire as the study tool. The questionnaire collected the sociodemographic, health, and academic characteristics of medical students, as well as the new 7-item OABSS score.RESULTS:
Out of the total sample of medical students surveyed (n = 525), 44.5% reported experiencing symptoms of OAB. Furthermore, the analysis also revealed that there was a significant difference in the prevalence of OAB between the ages of medical students. In addition, the study also found that there was a significant association between OAB symptoms and basic years, positive history of diagnostic UTI, positive history of recent trauma, high stress, and taking certain medications.CONCLUSIONS:
The study highlights the need for further research in this area and emphasizes the possible implications of OAB for medical students, including the need for additional support and resources to manage the condition.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estudantes de Medicina
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Bexiga Urinária Hiperativa
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Urol
Assunto da revista:
UROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Jordânia