Incontinence Features, Risk Factors, and Quality of Life in Turkish Women Presenting at the Hospital for Urinary Incontinence

Abstract

Urinary incontinence exerts a major influence on health-related quality of life in affected women. Mixed UI was associated with the greatest level of social embarrassment assessed by the I-QOL.

Prevalence, risk factors and quality of life in Turkish women with urinary incontinence: a synthesis of the literature

“…Similarly, Basak et al. () reported that UI moderately affects the quality of life in Turkish women. Yagmur & Ulukoca (), Isikli et al.…”

“…Despite evidence that UI is a clinically relevant problem that negatively impacts quality of life, the proportion of women who seek medical help is low in Turkey (Basak et al. ; Kok et al. ).…”

“…Not getting adequate medical help for UI is reported to come from women feeling shameful, perceiving UI as a natural condition associated with age and ignoring UI altogether in Turkey (Basak et al. ; Kok et al. ).…”

An Investigation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women Aged 40 and Over

“…Although many studies in Western countries have assessed the risk factors and incidence of LUTS, there is a lack of epidemiological studies on the issue in Turkey. Such a study is of even greater importance because of the high delivery rate and urinary incontinence prevalence parameters in Turkey …”

“…Most of these studies report on the prevalence of urinary incontinence in Turkey, and there is a need for epidemiological studies specific to LUTS in women aged 40 and over . An understanding of the prevalence and risk factors of LUTS in women aged 40 and over may help to target treatment resources and take preventive steps in the future.…”