Female urinary incontinence in middle-aged women in four hospitals in Northern Italy: A multicentre prevalence study.

ABSTRACT: Urinary Incontinence (UI) has been identified as a health priority by the World Health Organization. Despite being a widely discussed topic, UI remains an underrecognized condition: affected individuals often refrain from reporting it due to its status as a socially sensitive topic and a source of embarrassment. UI exhibits a markedly higher prevalence in the female population compared to males and significantly diminishes the quality of life for those affected. It impacts various personal, relational, and social domains in which women aged 40-65 years are often actively engaged. Moreover, the most recent Italian prevalence publications date back to the early 2000s. Consequently, an observational study focused on UI in Italy could provide valuable insights. This paper outlines a protocol d

SUBMITTER: Trapani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480259 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature