biostudies-literatureUnknown24(1)Abebe SA<h4>Background</h4>There is no pooled evidence regarding the prevalence and potential factors associated with depression among women with urinary incontinence worldwide. Hence, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the overall prevalence of depression among urinary incontinent women globally and explore any heterogeneity present.<h4>Methods</h4>A computerized systematic literature search was performed using the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Snowballing databases. Each database was searched from its start date of March 20, 2023. The study conforms to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. All included articles were published in English and evaluated the prevalence and associated factors of depressBMC women's health591https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11539296biostudies-literaturePrevalence and determinants of depression among women with urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis worldwide.PMC11539296Dejen AMAbebaw DAbebe SAKindie EATsegaye AGashaw FfalsePrevalence and determinants of depression among women with urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis worldwide.<h4>Background</h4>There is no pooled evidence regarding the prevalence and potential factors associated with depression among women with urinary incontinence worldwide. Hence, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the overall prevalence of depression among urinary incontinent women globally and explore any heterogeneity present.<h4>Methods</h4>A computerized systematic literature search was performed using the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Snowballing databases. Each database was searched from its start date of March 20, 2023. The study conforms to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. All included articles were published in English and evaluated the prevalence and associated factors of depress2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Nov2026-07-16T15:02:51.501Z2025-04-05T18:51:07.73ZS-EPMC115392963950125310.1186/s12905-024-03432-1