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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis: To evaluate the knowledge regarding urinary incontinence (UI) among third-trimester pregnant women, identify associated factors, and determine the prevalence of UI.
Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on pregnant women in their third trimester, aged 20 years and older, at a tertiary care hospital from October 2023 to July 2024. The Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence subscale (PIKQ-UI) was utilized as the principal instrument for evaluating knowledge. Participants achieving a score of 80% or higher on the PIKQ-UI questionnaire were considered proficient in UI knowledge. The associations between patient characteristics variables and proficient level of UI knowledge were investigated to identify associated factors. International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS) was used to determine the prevalence of UI.
Results: A total of 692 participants completed the questionnaire, with a mean age of 29.49 ± 5.92 years, and 13.58% (94/692) of third-trimester pregnant women exhibited proficiency in UI knowledge. The mean UI knowledge, as indicated by the PIKQ-UI score, was 6.27 ± 2.66. Multivariate analysis of variables correlated with proficiency in UI knowledge indicated that employment as a health system worker was only one factor exhibiting a statistically significant correlation with proficiency in UI knowledge (OR 7.38, 95%CI 3.47-15.67, p value 0.03). The prevalence of UI was 66.33%, with mixed UI being the most common type.
Conclusion: Despite the high prevalence of UI, third-trimester pregnant women were still perceived as having incomplete knowledge of the condition. Educating on UI may enhance understanding of the condition, improve healthcare accessibility, and improve the quality of life for affected women.
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The International Urogynecology Journal is the official journal of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA).The International Urogynecology Journal has evolved in response to a perceived need amongst the clinicians, scientists, and researchers active in the field of urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Gynecologists, urologists, physiotherapists, nurses and basic scientists require regular means of communication within this field of pelvic floor dysfunction to express new ideas and research, and to review clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of women with disorders of the pelvic floor. This Journal has adopted the peer review process for all original contributions and will maintain high standards with regard to the research published therein. The clinical approach to urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders will be emphasized with each issue containing clinically relevant material that will be immediately applicable for clinical medicine. This publication covers all aspects of the field in an interdisciplinary fashion
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