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Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in
Turkish Nursing Homes: A cross-sectional studySemra Kocaöz1, Naile Bilgili2, Kafiye Eroglu3
Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence (UI) in nursing home residents in the capital city of Turkey.
Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 394 elderly people (244 women and 150 men), aged over 60 years were interviewed in nursing homes. A structured questionnaire and face to face interviews were used as the instrument for data collection.
Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 22.8% (n=90) when defined as "the involuntary loss of urine at least twice a month". Among elderly people, 33 (36.3%) had urge, 29 (31.9%) stress and 5 (5.5%) mixed type UI. UI was significantly associated with body mass index, recurrent lower urinary tract infections, heart disease, endocrine disorders, respiratory diseases and urinary system diseases.
Conclusions: Urinary incontinence affects approximately one of four elderly people in Turkish nursing homes. The results underscore the need for planning prevention and treatment strategies for UI.
KEY WORDS: Urinary incontinence, Elderly, Prevalence, Risk factors, Nursing Home.
Pak J Med Sci January - March 2009 Vol. 25 No. 1 18-25
How to cite this article:
Kocaöz S, Bilgili N, Eroglu K. Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in Turkish Nursing Homes: A cross-sectional study. Pak J Med Sci 2009;25(1):18-25.
1. Dr. Semra Kocaöz, RN, PhD,
Assistant Professor, Nigde University Zubeyde
Han1m Healthcare Vocational School,
Nursing Department, Nigde
2. Dr. Naile Bilgili, RN, PhD,
Assistant Professor,
Gazi University School of Nursing,
Ankara, Turkey,
3. Professor Kafiye Eroglu, RN, PhD,
Hacettepe University
Faculty of Health Sciences,
Ankara, Turkey.
Correspondence
Dr. Naile Bilgili,
Gazi University School of Nursing,
06330 Etiler- Ankara,
Turkey.
E-mail: nbilgili@gazi.edu.tr
* Received for Publication: March 31, 2008
* Revision Received: April 12, 2008
* Revision Accepted: January 8, 2009
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