Urinary incontinence in climacteric afrodescendant women from the Colombian Caribbean
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2019-10
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Medip Academy
Abstract
Background: To assess the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and to identify related factors in Afro-descendant Colombian women.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59 year old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.Results: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59-year-old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.Conclusions: The prevalence of UI among climacteric afro-descendant women was close to 4%. A history of PIH and PD consumption were related factors.
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African continental ancestry group, Afro-descendants, Climacteric, Ethnic group, Menopause, Urinary incontinence
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Monterrosa-Castro Alvaro, Portela-Buelvas Katheryn, Castelo-Branco Camil. Urinary incontinence in climacteric afrodescendant women from the Colombian Caribbean. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019 Oct; 8(10): 3976-3980