Self-reported fecal incontinence in a community-dwelling, urban population in southern Brazil.

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of self-reported fecal incontinence (FI) in a sample of community-dwelling adults residing in an urban area of southern Brazil. The study also aimed to determine the demographic and clinical factors associated with FI.

Design: This secondary data analysis used an exploratory, descriptive, and cross-sectional design to guide data collection and analysis.