Factors associated with urinary incontinence in a community sample of young nulligravid women.

Aims: The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with urinary incontinence (UI) in a community sample of young nulligravid women.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis from a cross-sectional survey-based study of cisgender women aged 18 to 25 years recruited through a national registry of research volunteers. Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing toileting behaviors, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and bowel symptoms.

Association of Knowledge and Presence of Pelvic Floor Disorders and Participation in Pelvic Floor Exercises: A Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Women's baseline knowledge of pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) and pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) is not well established, as is their knowledge regarding PFE and participation in such exercise. The aim of our study was to assess baseline PFD and PFE knowledge and to determine if knowledge in any way influenced participation in PFEs.

Methods: This was an institutional review board-approved, cross-sectional survey administered to women 18 years or older.