Multicentre cross-sectional study reveals 44.8% prevalence in middle-aged women, indicating significant healthcare costs associated with urinary incontinence.
Key Points
The prevalence of urinary incontinence among middle-aged women is 44.8%, with stress urinary incontinence being the most common subtype at 39.1%.
A significant positive correlation exists between urinary incontinence severity and healthcare costs (r = 0.480, p < 0.001), indicating financial impact alongside physical health issues.
Risk factors include hypertension, sleep disorders, higher body mass index, and multiple vaginal deliveries, highlighting the multifactorial nature of urinary incontinence.
Implementing targeted interventions based on urinary incontinence severities and addressing modifiable risk factors could improve health outcomes in this demographic.