Effect of a Mobile App-Based Urinary Incontinence Self-Management Intervention Among Pregnant Women in China: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a highly prevalent health concern commonly observed during and after pregnancy that can substantially impact women's physical and psychological well-being and quality of life. Owing to its numerous advantages, mobile health may be a promising solution; however, it is unclear whether the app-based intervention can effectively improve UI symptoms during and after pregnancy.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Urinary Incontinence for Women (UIW) app-based intervention for UI symptom improvement among pregnant women in China.

Methods

Singleton pregnant women without incontinence before pregnancy who were aged ≥18 years and between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation were recruited from a tertiary public hospita

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337423 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature