J Korean Continence Soc.  2003 Jun;7(1):9-14.

The Prevalence of Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Urinary Incontinence in Young and Middle Aged Women

• Kim UH
• Kim JM
• Kim YH
• Jeon YS
• Kim ME
• Lee NK
• Park YH
• Ahn HC
• Kim JI
• Seo JT

Abstract

PURPOSE
We performed a pilot survey via internet to assess the prevalence of overactive bladder syndrome (OABs) and urinary incontinence(UI) in young and middle aged women.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From 22 April 2002 to 5 May 2002, a total of 3,372(89.8%) women(mean age: 26.3+/-4.8 years) among 3,757 participants completed a questionnaire via internet web site. They were divided into 3 groups: those who had OABs(group 1), who had UI(group 2), and controls who had neither. The factors related to OABs and UI were analyzed by multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of 3,372 respondents, the prevalence of OABs and UI in young women was 429(12.7%) and 707 (21%), respectively. The factors related to OABs were history of urinary tract infection and family history. The factors related to UI were age, occupation, history of urinary tract infection, family history, and parity. CONCLUSIONS: The symptoms suggestive of OABs and UI are highly prevalent in young and middle aged women. So, effective healthcare polices and prompt management about OABs and UI should be concerned.

Keyword

Prevalence; Overactive bladder syndrome; Urinary incontinence

MeSH Terms

Surveys and Questionnaires
Delivery of Health Care
Female
Humans
Internet
Logistic Models
Middle Aged*
Occupations
Parity
Prevalence*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Urinary Bladder, Overactive*
Urinary Incontinence*
Urinary Tract Infections