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Enfermería Global
On-line version ISSN 1695-6141
Abstract
MARTIN TUDA, Cristina and CARNERO FERNANDEZ, María Pilar. Prevalence and factors associated with urinary incontinence in the east area of health of Valladolid. Enferm. glob. [online]. 2020, vol.19, n.57, pp.390-412. Epub Mar 16, 2020. ISSN 1695-6141. https://dx.doi.org/eglobal.19.1.368611.
Introduction
Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of urine that is a major social or hygienic problem and is objectively provable. It is a common symptom that appears in many diseases, affecting all age groups and both sexes. In Spain it is estimated a prevalence of 24% in women and 7% in men, increasing with age up to 50% and 29% respectively. Despite its impact on quality of life, it is under-diagnosed for various reasons.
Objective
To determine the prevalence of UI and its associated factors.
Material and method
In this retrospective longitudinal epidemiological study data were collected from the medical histories of patients with UI belonging to the Pelvic Floor Unit of the East Health Area in Valladolid.
Results
The most frequent types of incontinence were: effort (43,13%) and mixed (39,21%). The most important risk factors and associated diseases were episiotomy (57.1%) and cystocele (32.6%) in women and adenocarcinoma of prostate (60%) in men. Responses in the questionnaires of urinary incontinence (ICIQ-SF) improved after 2-3 months of rehabilitation treatment.
Conclusions
The collected data are consistent with studies reviewed, and seeing the progress in prevention and treatment of UI, multidisciplinary approach is coherent.
Keywords : Prevalence; Urinary incontinence; Prevention; Treatment.