Prevalence of Postmicturition Dribble in Young Saudi Males: A Mixed-methods Study.

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Annals of African Medicine Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI:10.4103/aam.aam_6_25

Abdullatif Almaghlouth, Abdulrahman Almulla, Abdulelah Alshebly, Abdulmohsen Balghunaim, Saad Alwesali

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Background: Postmicturition dribble (PMD) is categorized as one of the most common symptoms that can occur in the lower urinary tract system after urination and affects nearly one-third of men worldwide. This study aimed to measure PMD prevalence in young Saudi males and explore potential associations with demographic and clinical factors, informing targeted interventions and improving quality of life (QoL).

Methodology: A mixed-methods study employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches was conducted among a sample of young Saudi males. The study was conducted from August 2023 to November 2023. The data collection sheet included demographic information, the International Prostate Symptom Score, and the Hallym PMD Questionnaire to assess PMD. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to gain insights into the lived experiences and perceived causes of PMD. The data were collected using a prestructured and validated questionnaire.

Results: A total of 1758 eligible young Saudi males completed the study questionnaire. Participants' ages ranged from 18 to 35 years, with a mean age of 21.7 ± 6.4 years old. A total of 918 (52.2%) young Saudi males had PMD, where 568 (32.3%) of them experienced PMD once every three times, 10.8% experienced it two out of three times, and 160 (9.1%) experienced PMD nearly every time. Participants with PMD had a severity score of 1.7 ± 1.1, a bother score of 1.4 ± 1.1, and a QoL score of 1.3 ± 1.1.

Conclusions: The study revealed a high prevalence of PMD among young Saudi males with frequent occurrence, moderate severity, and an average impact on their QoL.

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沙特年轻男性排尿后滴漏的患病率：一项混合方法研究。

背景：排尿后滴漏（PMD）被归类为排尿后下尿路系统最常见的症状之一，影响了全世界近三分之一的男性。本研究旨在测量沙特年轻男性PMD的患病率，并探讨其与人口统计学和临床因素的潜在关联，为有针对性的干预和改善生活质量（QoL）提供信息。方法：在沙特年轻男性样本中进行了一项采用定量和定性方法的混合方法研究。该研究于2023年8月至2023年11月进行。数据收集表包括人口统计信息、国际前列腺症状评分和Hallym PMD问卷来评估PMD。主要的信息提供者访谈和焦点小组讨论是为了深入了解PMD的生活经历和感知原因。数据收集使用预先结构化和有效的问卷调查。结果：共有1758名符合条件的沙特年轻男性完成了研究问卷。参与者年龄从18岁到35岁，平均年龄21.7±6.4岁。共有918名（52.2%）年轻沙特男性患有经前综合症，其中568名（32.3%）每三次经历一次经前综合症，10.8%经历两次三次，160名（9.1%）几乎每次都经历过经前综合症。PMD患者的严重程度评分为1.7±1.1，烦恼评分为1.4±1.1，生活质量评分为1.3±1.1。结论：该研究揭示了沙特年轻男性PMD患病率高，发生率高，严重程度中等，对其生活质量的影响平均。

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