Alharbi Abrar H, Almasry Ruba H, Alsaywid Basim, Kaleemullah Ahlam, Khodri Ahmed T, Hariri Farss S, Lamy Salahadin H, Almaddah Talah O, Lytras Miltiadis D
Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia.
Education and Research Skills Directory, Saudi National Institute of Health, Riyadh 12382, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Nov 23;12(23):2340. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12232340.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent health concern among women globally. However, its prevalence, associated risk factors, and impact on quality of life among Saudi women remain underexplored.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of UI, identify its risk factors, and understand its impact on the quality of life among Saudi women.
In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed Saudi women aged between 18 and 50 years. Participants were recruited from shopping malls to reflect a diverse demographic. The questionnaire included detailed questions about the participants' experiences with urinary incontinence, their lifestyle and health-related risk factors, and the impact of the condition on various aspects of their daily lives.
The study found a 32.4% prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among 516 women. Risk factors included age, marital status, BMI, childbirth, and vaginal surgery. UI prevalence increased with age and was more common in married women, women who had children, and those with vaginal surgery history. However, only 29.3% sought medical advice, and 55.2% reported no improvement after consultation. Urinary incontinence impacted respondents' lives in several ways with 38.9% reporting limitations in social activities, approximately 50% experiencing some degree of impact on household tasks, and about 19.4% facing significant or extreme impact on job or daily activities.
UI has a substantial prevalence among Saudi women and significantly affects their quality of life. The study underscores the need for increased awareness, routine screening, and timely medical consultation for the effective management of UI.
尿失禁（UI）是全球女性普遍关注的健康问题。然而，沙特女性中尿失禁的患病率、相关风险因素及其对生活质量的影响仍未得到充分研究。
本研究旨在评估沙特女性尿失禁的患病率，确定其风险因素，并了解其对生活质量的影响。
在这项横断面研究中，我们对18至50岁的沙特女性进行了调查。参与者从购物中心招募，以反映不同的人口统计学特征。问卷包括有关参与者尿失禁经历、生活方式和健康相关风险因素以及该疾病对其日常生活各个方面影响的详细问题。
该研究在516名女性中发现尿失禁（UI）的患病率为32.4%。风险因素包括年龄、婚姻状况、体重指数、分娩和阴道手术。尿失禁患病率随年龄增加而上升，在已婚女性、有孩子的女性以及有阴道手术史的女性中更为常见。然而，只有29.3%的人寻求医疗建议，55.2%的人报告咨询后没有改善。尿失禁在几个方面影响了受访者的生活，38.9%的人报告社交活动受限，约50%的人在一定程度上受到家务影响，约19.4%的人在工作或日常活动中面临重大或极端影响。
尿失禁在沙特女性中患病率很高，并对她们的生活质量有显著影响。该研究强调需要提高认识、进行常规筛查并及时进行医疗咨询，以有效管理尿失禁。
