Objectives: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence among women aged 20 and over in Yeşilyurt Town.
Material and Methods: 459 women were interviewed. Information was collected on menopausal status, childbirth, constipation, diabetes mellitus, gynecologic operation history, body height and weight and smoking.
Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence was determined 49.7% among women aged 20 and over. The statistical analysis consisted of chi-square test and multiple logistic regressions.
Conclusion: Incontinence status was significantly related to age, parity, obesity and constipation.
Key words: urinary incontinence, women, risk factors, obesity, cross-sectional study
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