Exploring paruresis ('shy bladder syndrome') and factors that may contribute to it: a cross-sectional UK survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and severity of paruresis ('shy bladder syndrome') in a population of university staff and students and to determine if there was any relationship between demographics, self-esteem, presence of social anxiety disorders and negative toilet experiences and paruresis.

Design

We undertook an anonymised cross-sectional online survey using Microsoft Forms. We invited participants aged 18 and over to complete the survey which included demographic information; any pre-existing medically or self-diagnosed anxiety-related conditions; Shy Bladder Scale (SBS); Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and questions about using school toilets in their younger life. We defined 'mild' and 'severe' paruresis based on total SBS cut-off scores of greater than or e

SUBMITTER: Hutchings HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574405 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature