Urinary Incontinence in Physically Active Older Women of Northeast Brazil

Abstract

Low- and moderate-impact physical activity (PA) is associated with the prevention of urinary incontinence (UI). The objective of the cross-sectional study presented herein is to analyze the factors associated with UI in physically older active women who participate in senior community groups. The variable UI was measured by the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Socioeconomic variables were also collected, along with data on life habits and clinical history. The multivariate analysis employed Poisson’s Regression with robust variance for factors associated with UI. Of the 106 participants evaluated, 54.7% presented UI, of which stress incontinence was more frequent, with 40.6%. UI presented a statistically significant association with dizziness/loss of balance during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (prevalence ratio-PR 1.48; 95% CI 1.06–2.07) and nocturia (PR 1.63; 95% CI 1.05–2.55). Despite PA being a protection factor, UI presented an elevated prevalence in the older population, and therefore, other biological, social, and cultural aspects could also contribute to the occurrence of UI in this age group. Moreover, physically active older women with UI presented nocturia and dizziness/loss of balance during ADL, regardless of education levels and the number of births. These findings can help improve multi-professional programs aimed at promoting, preventing, and managing UI in the public.

Estilo De Vida De Universitários Como Determinante Do Processo Saúde-Doença

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Spatial-temporal analysis of urban-rural differences in the development of elderly care institutions in China

“…Academics have conducted a lot of research on elderly care institutions and their related services, focusing on the assessment of the current situation, influencing factors, matching supply and demand and countermeasures for elderly care services. In terms of current situation assessment, physical condition, daily activity patterns, spatial-temporal behavior, mental state, activity capacity and other physical and mental characteristics of the elderly are explored and assessed (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16). In terms of influencing factors, the mechanisms of machine learning, social participation, cognitive ability, living conditions and community environment on the health of the elderly are analyzed (17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22).…”

Intervenção do Enfermeiro Especialista em Reabilitação em Mulheres com Incontinência Urinária, após o AVC

“…A esperança média de vida da população idosa tem vindo a aumentar, a nível mundial, cerca de 3% por ano, sendo notório um maior desenvolvimento de doenças crónicas e síndromes geriátricas, como é o caso da incontinência urinária (IU). Esta perturbação está associada a diferentes causas, entre elas o AVC, que tem repercussão direta na independência e qualidade de vida (7,8) .…”

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