Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Fecal Incontinence: Results From a Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Fecal incontinence (FI) is characterized by uncontrolled passage of solid or liquid stool. We aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of FI in a large sample of US residents.

Methods

We recruited a representative sample of patients in October 2015 to complete the National Gastrointestinal (GI) Survey; a mobile app called MyGiHealth was used to systematically collect data on GI symptoms. FI was defined as accidental leakage of solid or liquid stool. Severity of FI was determined by responses to the National Institutes of Health FI Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System questionnaire. Multivariable regression models were used to identify factors associated with FI prevalence and severity.

Results

Among 71,812 individuals who co

SUBMITTER: Menees SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6370291 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature