Daily Experiences of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Young Adults with Spina Bifida: Preliminary Results from an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary (UI) and fecal (FI) incontinence are prevalent secondary chronic conditions among young adults with spina bifida (YASB). UI and FI decrease daily functioning for YASB, but no research has prospectively examined characteristics of UI and FI among YASB. We used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) over 30 days to describe the prevalence, episode-specific characteristics and negativity associated with UI and FI among a cohort of YASB.

Method

Data were collected as part of a larger 30-day EMA study prospectively examining the daily prevalence and context of UI and FI in adults with SB. We drew an analytic sample of young adults (YASB) participants aged 18-27 years (N=23 [26.1% of all study-participants [N=88];). Participants completed an end-of-day EMA tracki

SUBMITTER: Hensel DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11741477 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature