Urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review and case study from Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is not well understood. We conducted a rapid literature review to assess the burden of UI in this population and contextualize findings from a household survey of women aged 40 and older in Nouna, in northwestern Burkina Faso. The rapid review included 21 survey articles. UI prevalence for LMIC women 40 or older varied greatly (6%-80%), with differences by socio-demographics, gynecological factors (menopausal status, birth outcomes), comorbidities (age, education, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis), behaviors (smoking status) and survey location. The studies used validated tools-the International Consultation on Incontinence Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ UI-SF) was most c

SUBMITTER: Kozhumam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743521 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature