ArticleArab journal of urology2024
The prevalence of overactive bladder and its impact on the quality of life: A cross-sectional study.
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- Global Prevalence of Overactive Bladder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2025Pooled it
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- Emerging Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulation Devices for Overactive Bladder.International neurourology journal · 2025Article
- Association Between Endogenous Equol Production and the Onset of Overactive Bladder in Postmenopausal Women.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on overactive bladder treatment.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Triglyceride-glucose index and overactive bladder syndrome: evidence from the NHANES 2005-2018.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- U-shaped association between ultra-processed food intake and overactive bladder in US adults: a national cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Examining Symptom Management and Quality of Life of Loop Diuretic-Induced Overactive Bladder Among Heart Failure Patients: Physician and Patient Perspectives.Journal of patient experience · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting both men and women and has been shown to affect the quality of life. We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence of OAB, and to incorporate symptom severity, symptom bother and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in the assessment of OAB and evaluate associated factors. Methodology: A total of 940 participants were categorized into non-OAB and OAB using the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS). HRQL and symptom bother were measured using the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire - Short Form (OAB-q SF). Descriptive analyses and multivariable regression analyses were performed. Results: The prevalence of OAB among our population was 27.4%. Patients with older age (Odd ratio [OR] = 2.26, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.6-3), higher body mass index (BMI) (OR = 2.6, 95% CI: 1.8-3.8), comorbidities (OR = 2.6, 95% CI: 1.9-3.5) and history of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) s (OR = 1.9, 95% CI: 1.4-2.6) were significantly associated with increased risk of OAB ( Conclusion: OAB is a prevalent condition in our population and the associated symptoms negatively affect HRQL. In this study, the detrimental effect is not exclusive to UUI and can be attributed to the other elements in the symptom spectrum of OAB. Screening for OAB should be considered during routine clinical visits using validated and reliable measures for early detection of symptoms and possible modification of risk factors to improve the outcome.
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