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Urinary incontinence in Chilean women: a prevalence study of the health profile and associated factors / Incontinencia urinaria en mujeres chilenas: estudio de prevalencia de perfil de salud y de factores asociados
Salgado-Maldonado, Andrés; Ramírez-Santana, Muriel.
Affiliation
  • Salgado-Maldonado, Andrés; Centro de Salud Familiar Doctor Sergio Aguilar. Coquimbo. CL
  • Ramírez-Santana, Muriel; Centro de Salud Familiar Doctor Sergio Aguilar. Coquimbo. CL
Medwave ; 20(6): e7977, 31-07-2020.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1119704
Responsible library: CL437.9
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This research seeks to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in adult women in La Serena, Chile, exploring its association with known risk factors.

METHODS:

We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study with an analytical component. A validated questionnaire was applied to 371 women who consented, were aged 30 or older, and were users of primary health care centers.

RESULTS:

The prevalence obtained was 45.01%, associated with four main factors hard work (odds ratio 2.29; 95% confidence interval 1.45 to 3.62), constipation (odds ratio 1.99; 95% confidence interval 1.21 to 2.76), type 2 diabetes (odds ratio 1.88; 95% confidence interval 1.16 to 3.06) and obesity (odds ratio 1.09; 95% confidence interval 1.05 to 1.14).

CONCLUSIONS:

Given the high prevalence of urinary incontinence, its association with prevalent health problems, and its known impact on women's quality of life, the authors suggest that strategies be implemented to deal with this health problem at the primary care level.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Determinar la prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria en mujeres adultas de la ciudad de La Serena, explorando la asociación con factores de riesgo conocidos.

MÉTODOS:

Estudio descriptivo transversal, con componente analítico. Se aplicó un cuestionario validado a 371 mujeres mayores de 30 años y usuarias de centros de atención primaria, que dieron su consentimiento.

RESULTADOS:

Se obtuvo una prevalencia de 45,01%, asociándose con trabajo pesado (Odds ratio 2,29; intervalo de confianza 95% 1,45 a 3,62); estreñimiento (Odds ratio 1,99; intervalo de confianza 95% 1,21 a 2,76); diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (Odds ratio 1,88; intervalo de confianza 95% 1,16 a 3,06) y obesidad (Odds ratio 1,09; intervalo de confianza 95% 1,05 a 1,14).

CONCLUSIONES:

Dada la alta prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria, su asociación con problemas de salud prevalentes y el impacto conocido en la calidad de vida de las mujeres, los autores sugieren la implementación de estrategias que aborden este problema en el nivel de atención primaria.


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Aspects: Patient-preference Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Medwave Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Salud Familiar Doctor Sergio Aguilar/CL

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Aspects: Patient-preference Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Medwave Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Salud Familiar Doctor Sergio Aguilar/CL
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