Higher School of Health, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011 Jul;114(1):60-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2011.02.004. Epub 2011 May 14.
To assess the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in a group of female athletes and to explore its impact on their lives.
In total, 106 female athletics, basketball, and indoor football athletes were recruited. Data were collected through a questionnaire and a focus group and analyzed via Pearson's χ(2) test, 2-way analysis of variance, and thematic analysis.
Urinary incontinence was experienced by 41.5% of the athletes. Its prevalence across the 3 types of sport was similar and was not affected by age. However, athletes who experienced UI had a lower body weight (P = 0.011) and a lower body mass index (P = 0.035). Most (95.5%) athletes had never discussed their condition with a health professional. In the focus group, all athletes described preventive urination to avoid urine leakage. It was mentioned that UI affected their performance and made them feel uncomfortable and frustrated.
Urinary incontinence is a prevalent condition among athletes that is not openly discussed. However, it causes regular changes in their physical performance and daily life. More research is needed to increase awareness of UI and to design interventions.
评估一组女性运动员中尿失禁（UI）的患病率，并探讨其对她们生活的影响。
共招募了 106 名女性田径、篮球和室内足球运动员。通过问卷调查和焦点小组收集数据，并通过 Pearson χ(2)检验、2 路方差分析和主题分析进行分析。
41.5%的运动员经历过尿失禁。3 种运动类型的尿失禁患病率相似，不受年龄影响。然而，患有 UI 的运动员体重较低（P = 0.011），身体质量指数较低（P = 0.035）。大多数（95.5%）运动员从未与医疗专业人员讨论过他们的病情。在焦点小组中，所有运动员都描述了预防性排尿以避免尿液泄漏。他们提到尿失禁会影响他们的表现，使他们感到不适和沮丧。
尿失禁是运动员中普遍存在的一种疾病，但并未公开讨论。然而，它会经常影响她们的身体表现和日常生活。需要进一步研究来提高对尿失禁的认识，并设计干预措施。
