Prevalencia y factores asociados a incontinencia urinaria en mujeres mayores a 45 años que acuden a consulta en el hospital José Félix Valdivieso, noviembre - diciembre 2023

Abstract

Background: Urinary incontinence is a preventable condition and is considered a significant public health issue due to its manifestation as the involuntary loss of urine, resulting in various consequences and affecting the quality of life of affected individuals. Currently, it is known to affect 50% of the global population, with a higher rate of women as a vulnerable group. Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with urinary incontinence by applying the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form Test in women over 45 attending consultation at the José Félix Hospital of Santa Isabel in 2023. Methodology: An analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted on 138 women over 45 who attended a consultation at the José Félix Valdivieso Hospital and met the abovementioned inclusion criteria. The International Consultation On Incontinence Questionnaire short-form was employed to determine the presence of urinary incontinence, and for sociodemographic variables, a questionnaire was provided by the authors. The information was processed in SPSS relative to statistical analysis; frequency charts were developed with a 95% confidence interval. Expected results: The information collected will determine the prevalence in women over 45, and the risk factors associated with this pathology will be determined.