ArticleWorld journal of urology2025
Urinary incontinence severity: the impact on workplace productivity.
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- Urinary Incontinence's Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Quality of Life Impact on Working Women in Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
- Psychometric Properties of the Hungarian Version of Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7) Among Hungarian Women: A Validation Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeUrinary Incontinence (UI) is a highly prevalent yet underreported condition among middle-aged women, with its symptom severity significantly impacting Workplace Productivity (WP). This study aimed to explore the impact of UI symptom severity on the WP of middle-aged women and to investigate the proportion of women who refrain from seeking medical treatment.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,214 Portuguese women aged 40-65 (M
resultsThe predictive model showed an acceptable fit (CFI = 0.921; TLI = 0.850; RMSEA = 0.076; SRMR = 0.049). Higher UI symptom severity significantly predicted greater WP impairment (β = 0.440; p <.001). Age (β= - 0.107; p =.002) and education (β= - 0.061; p =.020) were associated with a lower impact of UI on WP, while poor sleep quality was associated with greater WP impairment (β = 0.121; p =.006). Notably, 60% of participants experiencing had not contacted a doctor regarding their symptoms, and 72.7% had never undergone treatment for UI.
conclusionUI symptom severity negatively impacts WP, yet most affected women do not seek treatment. More effective workplace-based online interventions and accessible UI management strategies are essential to mitigating these effects. Future research should also incorporate objective clinical assessments and explore interventions tailored to different UI subtypes.
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