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Urinary incontinence prevalence, impact on daily living and desire for treatmentt : a population-based study
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- Andersson, Gunnel, 1958- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Hälsoakademin,Department of Clinical Medicine and Section of Urology Örebro University Hospital, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Assessment of Medical Technology, Örebro County Council, Örebro, Sweden
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- Johansson, Jan-Erik, 1946- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Hälsoakademin,Department of Clinical Medicine and Section of Urology Örebro University Hospital, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Assessment of Medical Technology, Örebro County Council, Örebro, Sweden
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- Garpenholt, Örjan, 1955- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap och omsorg,Department of Clinical Medicine and Section of Urology Örebro University Hospital, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Assessment of Medical Technology, Örebro County Council, Örebro, Sweden
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- 2009-07-09
- 2004
- English.
- In: Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology. - : Taylor & Francis. - 0036-5599 .- 1651-2065. ; 38:2, s. 125-130
- Journal article (peer-reviewed)
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- OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence in a representative population in Sweden, and to assess to what extent the condition affects daily life and to what degree those afflicted desire treatment.MATERIAL AND METHODS:In a population-based study, a postal questionnaire comprising 12 questions on urinary incontinence was sent to a representative sample of 15 360 randomly selected residents (aged 18-79 years) of Orebro County, Sweden. This was a supplement to a comprehensive survey of public health and general living conditions.RESULTS:The response rate was 64.5%. The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 19% when defined as "any leakage" and 7% when defined as "at least once a week". Women were more afflicted than men, and the proportion of people with urinary incontinence increased markedly with increasing age. Most considered their problems to be minor, having little impact on daily life, which was reflected by the fact that only 18% of those with urinary incontinence desired treatment. About 17% of those with urinary incontinence reported severe problems that interfered with daily life. Of respondents with severe problems, 42% did not want treatment.CONCLUSION:According to this population-based study, urinary incontinence is not a major problem for most people in the community. Although a considerable proportion of the population report urinary incontinence, the majority experience minor problems and only 18% desire treatment. For a limited group of people, urinary incontinence is a severe problem. It is important that healthcare resources are optimized to identify and meet the needs of those who are most afflicted.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
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- impact on daily life
- population‐based study
- prevalence
- urinary incontinence Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00365590310022608
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