Association of age, hospitalizations, and physical activity with urinary incontinence in cystic fibrosis: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Females with cystic fibrosis (fwCF) are at increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI), likely due to chronic coughing and elevated intra-abdominal pressure. Prevalence rates reported in the literature vary widely, and no large multicenter study has been carried out to date.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence and severity of UI in fwCF and to investigate clinical variables associated with UI.

Design

A multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted across 21 Italian CF centers.

Methods

UI prevalence and severity were assessed using two validated questionnaires. A multivariable fractional polynomial approach was used to select variables for inclusion in the final logistic regression model to identify relevant associations with UI.

Results

UI was

SUBMITTER: Carta F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665006 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature