The association of lower urinary tract symptoms, depression and suicidal ideation: data from the 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We examine the association among depression, suicidal ideation and self-reported lower urinary tract symptoms using a large, cross-sectional, population based study.

Materials and methods

The study included 2,890 men from the 2005-2006 or 2007-2008 cycles of the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) who were 40 years old or older. Men were asked if they experienced nocturia, urinary hesitancy and/or incomplete bladder emptying. The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) was used to determine the likelihood of clinical depression and suicidal ideation.

Results

The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms was 33.7% and 10.3% for men reporting 1 and 2 or more symptoms, respectively. Moderate to severe depression (PHQ-9 score 10 or greater) a

SUBMITTER: Breyer BN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4122308 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature