Effect of urinary incontinence and its subtypes on quality of life of women in eastern Turkey.

Objective: To determine the bothersomeness and effect on quality of life (QOL) of different types of urinary incontinence (UI) in married women living in eastern Turkey.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1049 married women was evaluated in the present population-based, cross-sectional study. QOL was assessed using a validated form of the Turkish version of the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form.

Prevalence and risk factors of female urinary incontinence in eastern Turkey.

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and determine risk factors for its development in women living in eastern Turkey.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 2275 women aged between 17 and 80 years. A questionnaire examining demographic characteristics, parity and pelvic organ prolapse was given.