Stress urinary incontinence prevalence and risk factors in female rugby players: a common health problem across four nations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Female athletes engaging in high-impact sports have a higher prevalence of experiencing stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, the prevalence of sport-specific SUI and associated risk factors in female rugby players is relatively unknown. We aimed to determine the prevalence of general and rugby-related SUI and identify associated risk factors and inciting events in female rugby players.

Methods

Observational, cross-sectional study of 396 female rugby players (age 28±8 years, mass 80±18 kg, height 1.90±0.19 m, playing years 7±6 years) participating in rugby across UK and Ireland completed an electronic questionnaire regardless of SUI status.

Results

63 to 88% of players had SUI, and 43% had rugby-related SUI. There was an association with players repor

SUBMITTER: McCarthy-Ryan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881445 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature