Mp69-17 Implications of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections on Mental Health and Satisfaction

You have accessJournal of UrologyInfections/Inflammation/Cystic Disease of the Genitourinary Tract: Kidney & Bladder I (MP69)1 May 2024MP69-17 IMPLICATIONS OF RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SATISFACTION Maya Srinath, Robert Chang, Emeka Udedibia, Rohan Sawhney, Alexandra Tabakin, Wai Lee, and Stephanie Gleicher Maya SrinathMaya Srinath , Robert ChangRobert Chang , Emeka UdedibiaEmeka Udedibia , Rohan SawhneyRohan Sawhney , Alexandra TabakinAlexandra Tabakin , Wai LeeWai Lee , and Stephanie GleicherStephanie Gleicher View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008892.86171.de.17AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: It is well known among urologists that recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI), defined as greater than two UTIs in six months, can significantly impact patients' psychological and emotional wellbeing. However, very little has been done to investigate how having rUTIs may impact symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overall mental state. This study aims to identify the potential relationship between rUTIs, mental health, and patient satisfaction with their condition. METHODS: A web-based study was sent to a national sample of adult women enrolled in ResearchMatch.org. Among the women who participated, those who were above the age of 18 and had a UTI within the last 12 months were recruited to answer an anonymous questionnaire comprised of various validated survey tools including PROMIS 4a questions for anxiety and depression to evaluate mental health. RESULTS: Among the 755 subjects who met criteria for the study, 30% endorsed rUTI. No significant difference in overall rating of mental health/mood/ability to think was identified between women with and without rUTIs (p=0.4). Similarly, no difference noted in satisfaction with social activities and relationships was noted (p=0.73). However, when looking specifically at assessment of depressive symptoms, 6% of women with rUTI were found to be "hopeless in the past 7 days" as compared to 1% in the group without rUTI (p=0.002). Of women with rUTI, 13.1% felt helpless often or always as compared to 9.2% in those without rUTI. Regarding anxiety, 9% of women with rUTI often "felt fearful in the past 7 days" as compared to 4.5% of women without rUTI (p=0.007). When composite PROMIS 4a scores were compared in women with and without rUTI, no significant differences were noted. Finally, when looking at satisfaction with UTI care, 83% women with rUTI were dissatisfied versus 17% with no rUTI. CONCLUSIONS: Women who suffer from recurrent UTIs did not differ in overall rating of mental health or satisfaction with social activities and relationships. However, when looking specifically at the questions evaluating symptoms of depression and anxiety, more women with rUTI felt helpless and fearful. Additionally, patients with recurrent UTIs felt less satisfied with their UTI care overall. Understanding the relationship between rUTIs and mental health can allow urologists to better understand their patients' experiences and connect them with resources they need. Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e1125 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Maya Srinath More articles by this author Robert Chang More articles by this author Emeka Udedibia More articles by this author Rohan Sawhney More articles by this author Alexandra Tabakin More articles by this author Wai Lee More articles by this author Stephanie Gleicher More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...