The prevalence of urinary dysfunction in Hong Kong Chinese women

Brieger, Geoffrey; Yip, Shing‐Kai; Hin, Lin-Yee; Chung, Tony K.H.

doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(96)00335-3

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“…[1][2][3] Prevalence rates of LUTS for women ranged from 28% to 69%. [2][3][4][5][6][7] LUTS are symptoms with widespread human and social implications, causing physical discomfort, shame and loss of self-confidence that negatively affect women's quality of life. 6,8 Research findings have shown that only one fourth to one third of women with LUTS seek medical help.…”

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Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

Liao

Dougherty

Biemer

et al. 2007

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Aim: To identify factors associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among female elementary school teachers in Taipei. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional, descriptive study. A total of 520 surveys were distributed to 26 elementary schools in Taipei. Logistic regression was used to identify possible factors related to individual LUTS. Results: Study results were based on the information provided by 445 participants. Of the 445 teachers, 293 (65.8%) experienced at least one type of LUTS. Factors associated with urinary incontinence were body mass index (BMI), vaginal delivery, obstetric and/or gynecological surgery, bladder habits, and job control. Increased daytime urinary frequency was associated with chronic cough and chronic constipation. Bladder habits, straining to lift heavy objects at work and chronic constipation were associated with urgency. Nocturia was associated with age and caffeine consumption while intermittent stream was associated with the presence of a family history of LUTS and chronic constipation. Bladder habits and regular exercise were associated with weak urinary stream. Incomplete emptying was more likely to occur in teachers with chronic constipation and in those who did not exercise regularly. Conclusion: All the LUTS under logistic regression analyses were associated with 1-3 modifiable factors. Identification of these modifiable contributing factors may be useful to health care providers. Education of women may include the importance of maintaining normal body weight, good bladder/bowel habits, and regular exercise, treating chronic cough, decreasing daily caffeine consumption, and implementing feasible environmental modifications in employment settings.

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Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

Liao

Dougherty

Biemer

et al. 2007

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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“…9,10,[28][29][30][31][32] Data were self-reported. Response bias because of social desirability may exist.…”

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Cross-boundary Substance Uses Among Hong Kong Chinese Young Adults

Lau

Tsui

Lam³

et al. 2007

J Urban Health

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The study documents the characteristics of Hong Kong residents who used substances in mainland China. Characteristics of such users were compared with those using substances elsewhere. A cross-sectional survey was used. Data analyses were stratified by gender, and multivariate analyses were performed. Respondents, Hong Kong adults aged 18-30 (n=6,528), were interviewed using a mixed interviewer and computerized mobile phone method, at the Hong Kong-mainland China boundary. Cross-border substance users and other types of substance users had characteristics that were quite different (e.g., education level, perceived harmfulness of substance use in general, having friends who frequently used substances in mainland China). Crossboundary substance users also found it easier to obtain substances in mainland China than in Hong Kong (males: 60.5%, females: 39.6%) and perceived no chance of being arrested in mainland China because of substance use (men: 28.8%, women: 24.5%). They tended to use substances in discos/rave parties together with friends (men: 77%, women: 81%), and substances were often obtained for free (men: 63.2%, women: 78%). Ecstasy and ketamine were often used (men: 86.5% & 79.4%, women: 81% & 70.2%), and multiple uses of different substances were common (men: 81.3%, women: 68.6%). Lower price, peer influence, and better availability were reasons behind crossboundary substance use behaviors. Cross-boundary substance users have specific characteristics. Prevention policies should take these characteristics into account. Regional collaborations are highly warranted.

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“…A differential gene expression for the structural proteins in the pubococcygeus muscle in a small-scale study involving five women with prolapse and five controls has been reported, and these differences might result from either genetic mutation or genetic inheritance [76]. An American study has also provided evidence for predisposition genes on chromosome 9q21 in some families with pelvic organ prolapse but this finding awaits further confirmation [77,78].…”

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“…Such documentation is necessary if we wish to effectively prevent or manage this health-related problem. There appears a clear need for the use of a standardized questionnaire using standardized widely accepted terminologies and proper study designs Although UI is often associated with significant physical morbidity, loss of independence, decreased QOL and decreased participation in social and domestic activities [44,62,78], very little is however known about changes in its severity over time, including remission or improvement of symptoms, especially in younger and middle-aged women. This information is of great importance for the management of UI in general.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence and its Impact on the Quality of Life and Treatment Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Women: A Review

Hk¹,

AZ²,

Quek³

et al. 2016

J Women's Health Care

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The prevalence of urinary dysfunction in Hong Kong Chinese women

Abstract: Urinary dysfunction and its patterns appear to be as common and incapacitating in Hong Kong Chinese as they are in other populations.

Cited by 62 publications

References 14 publications

Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

Cross-boundary Substance Uses Among Hong Kong Chinese Young Adults

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence and its Impact on the Quality of Life and Treatment Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Women: A Review

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