ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Examining the Relationship Between Urinary Incontinence and Women's Physical Activity Engagement: Barriers and Disclosure Patterns.
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- Association and Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Individuals with Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- Associations between urinary incontinence and physical activity in women: a cross-sectional survey in the UK.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Factors Influencing Help-Seeking Behavior in Patients with Urinary Incontinence: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Development of a psychosocial-clinical nomogram to predict delayed medical help-seeking in women with stress urinary incontinence: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study investigates the relationship between urinary incontinence (UI) and women's participation in physical activity (PA). Women are less active than men across their lifespan, and while interventions aim to bridge this gap, the unique challenge posed by UI remains underexplored. UI disproportionately affects women and often results in reduced self-confidence and avoidance of PA.
methodsEmploying a mixed-methods design, the study utilised an online survey (n = 345) and semi-structured interviews (n = 14) to explore women's experiences of UI during PA and its perceived impact relative to other barriers.
resultsFindings reveal that UI ranks prominently among barriers to PA, yet disclosure is infrequent without direct prompting. Participants highlighted anxiety, embarrassment, and the inadequacy of PA environments in accommodating UI-related needs as critical deterrents. Interviews further uncovered a lack of practitioner knowledge regarding UI, with many women favouring privacy-centric approaches to address their concerns.
conclusionsThe study underscores the necessity for tailored interventions, practitioner education, and inclusive PA environments to enhance participation and mitigate UI's impact. These findings contribute to broader efforts to promote gender equity in PA and improve women's health outcomes.
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