Risk factors for urinary incontinence among middle-aged women
Article Abstract:
A study to identify risk factors for urinary incontinence in middle-aged women was conducted. The results revealed that urinary incontinence was highly prevalent among middle-aged women's with potential risk factor including age, race/ethnicity, body mass index, parity, smoking, diabetes mellitus, and hysterectomy.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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Does socioeconomic status explain racial differences in urinary incontinence knowledge?
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The difference of urinary incontinence knowledge between racial/ethnic groups is examined using socioeconomic status (SES). It is suggested that consideration of socioeconomic status may improve the effectiveness of urinary incontinence educational programs.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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