Urinary incontinence among Jordanian women: Prevalence, types, and associated factors

doi:10.1016/j.ajur.2023.11.003

Asian Journal of Urology, 2024, 11 (4): 651-659 doi: 10.1016/j.ajur.2023.11.003

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Urinary incontinence among Jordanian women: Prevalence, types, and associated factors

Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz^a,*(

),Marco H. Blanker^b,Fida Asali^c,Lama Al Mehaisen^a,Hamza Al-Amoosh^c,Salem Abu Mahfouz^c

^aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al Salt, Jordan
^bDepartment of Primary and Longterm Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
^cDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarka, Jordan

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Objective: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition with a negative impact on women's quality of life. Data about UI among Jordanian women are lacking; therefore, we aimed to investigate the prevalence, types, and associated factors.

Methods: A cross sectional nationwide survey was conducted between 1 March 2020 and 15 April 2020. Women were included if they were 18 years of age or more and had access to the internet. Data collected included women's characteristics, UI types, and associated factors. UI was inventoried by asking women if they have UI (yes/no), and the Arabic language validated International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence-Short Form was used. Age-group specific prevalence rates of UI were estimated, and associated factors were studied using logistic regression analyses.

Results: Data from 2118 women were analysed. The median age was 40 (range 18-85) years; 58.3% gave birth three or more times; and 64.1% consistently reported having UI. Limited mobility and being multiparous increased the likelihood of reporting UI. Compared to women with normal body mass index, overweight and obese women were 1.9 times and 4.4 times more likely to report UI, respectively.

Conclusion: The prevalence of UI among Jordanian women is 64.1%, with mixed UI and stress UI being the more prevalent types in women younger than 60 years old. Age, parity body mass index, and limited mobility are all associated factors with UI. The results of this study provide healthcare policy makers with the necessary information to increase awareness and knowledge regarding UI.

Key words： Urinary incontinence Prevalence Stress urinary incontinence Urge urinary incontinence Association

Received: 23 May 2023 Available online: 20 October 2024

Corresponding Authors: *E-mail address: Ismaiel.mahfouz@bau.edu.jo (I. Abu Mahfouz).

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Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz,Marco H. Blanker,Fida Asali, et al. Urinary incontinence among Jordanian women: Prevalence, types, and associated factors[J]. Asian Journal of Urology, 2024, 11(4): 651-659.

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Characteristics of the 2118 non-pregnant survey participants.

Consistency of reporting UI, prevalence of UI based on the three questions, and age-specific prevalence rates.

Factors associated with the presence of UI (both consistent and inconsistent reporting UI).

Factors associated with the presence of UI (only consistent reporting UI).

Factors associated with the presence of UI based on International Consultation on Incontinence-Urinary Incontinence-Short Form.

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