ArticleWorld journal of urology2025
Sex-specific differences in urinary incontinence associated factors in older adults: an analysis of the German health update study (GEDA 2019/2020-EHIS).
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- Association between incontinence product use and quality of life in adult men: results from a nationwide survey.World journal of urology · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeUrinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition with significant health and societal implications, particularly among older adults. This study aims to analyze sex-specific differences in associated factors among adults aged 55+.
methodsData from the cross-sectional German Health Update Study (GEDA 2019/2020-EHIS), conducted April 2019 to September 2020, were analyzed for participants aged 55 + years. Differences in UI prevalence by sex were analyzed along possible associated variables (e.g. BMI, education, depressive symptoms (PHQ-8 Score), chronic diseases (any condition expected to last for at least 6 months, self-reported), and limitations of activities of daily living, ADL). UI prevalence was analyzed with 95% confidence intervals (CI). To test for sex differences in associated factors, multivariable logistic regressions were performed.
resultsAmong 12,985 participants, UI prevalence was 14.7% and higher in females (17.8%, 95% CI 16.3-19.4) than males (11.1%, 95% CI 9.8-12.5). Female sex (OR 1.40, 95% CI 1.15-1.70, p < 0.001), age 85 + years (OR 7.07, 95% CI 4.88-10.24, p < 0.001), poor subjective health (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.50-2.36, p < 0.001), ADL limitations (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.24-2.48, p = 0.002), and depressive symptoms (OR 2.63, 95% CI 1.84-3.75, p < 0.001) were associated with UI in the multivariable regression. Sex-specific analysis found BMI ≥ 30 (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.52-2.84, p < 0.001), lower education (OR 1.73, 95% CI 1.27-2.36, p < 0.001) and chronic diseases (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.01-1.86, p = 0.042) associated with UI only in females.
conclusionThe self-reported UI prevalence in the general population is higher among females, but also every 9th male is affected. Due to its prevalence and possible impact on quality of life, attending physicians should have increased awareness of UI among older adults and actively offer treatment options.
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