Urinary incontinence is a very frequent symptom in our population. Half the incontinent subjects suffer from some degree of psychosocial limitation. The volume of urine loss and being married are the most important factors with psychosocial impact.
Prevalence of UI is higher than in women without low back pain. Asthma, constipation and parity are the most influential factors in the occurrence of UI.
Seeking of UI medical help was very limited and depends on variables related to perception in symptom's changes. Diagnosis and treatment done by professionals was suboptimal. Severity of UI conditions diagnosis and treatment.
Our elderly persons were not aware of the possibilities for treatment of incontinence, a fact that may have a negative impact on sufferers seeking help for this remediable problem.
The overall prevalence of the use of aids was greater than or similar to that of other studies whereas the use of pads was less. During 1996 the average cost of the pads per elderly person amounted to 49% of the theoretical maximum cost permitted by the health authority.
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