Urinary incontinence in climacteric afrodescendant women from the Colombian Caribbean

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2019-10-09T14:07:12Z

2019-10-09T14:07:12Z

2019-09-13

2019-10-09T14:07:13Z

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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English

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Medip Academy

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Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20194342

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019, vol. 8, num. 10, p. 3817-3824

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