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This research aims to evaluate urinary incontinence-related knowledge and practices among gynecologists in Chinese primary care.

April 10, 2026PeerJOpen Access

Urinary incontinence management in Chinese primary health institutions: findings from a regional survey

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in urinary incontinence management among gynecologists in China, suggesting the need for targeted education.

This research aims to evaluate urinary incontinence-related knowledge and practices among gynecologists in Chinese primary care.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among gynecologists in Fujian from March 2023 to September 2024.
Used a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, awareness, and practices related to urinary incontinence.
Evaluated reliability and validity of the questionnaire using Cronbach’s alpha, KMO, and Bartlett’s tests.
Applied multivariate linear regression to identify factors associated with knowledge and practice scores.
1,427 gynecologists participated, with a mean age of 36.6 years and 81.7% being female.
Mean scores for awareness and clinical practice were 12.24 out of 18 and 12.63 out of 24, respectively.
Only 20.3% of gynecologists regularly screened for urinary incontinence symptoms.
Higher education and female gender correlated to increased awareness; older age and female gender were linked to better practice.
Identified barriers included lack of training and time constraints, especially notable among rural practitioners.

Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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April 10, 2026PeerJOpen Access

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in urinary incontinence management among gynecologists in China, suggesting the need for targeted education.

This research aims to evaluate urinary incontinence-related knowledge and practices among gynecologists in Chinese primary care.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among gynecologists in Fujian from March 2023 to September 2024.
Used a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, awareness, and practices related to urinary incontinence.
Evaluated reliability and validity of the questionnaire using Cronbach’s alpha, KMO, and Bartlett’s tests.
Applied multivariate linear regression to identify factors associated with knowledge and practice scores.
1,427 gynecologists participated, with a mean age of 36.6 years and 81.7% being female.
Mean scores for awareness and clinical practice were 12.24 out of 18 and 12.63 out of 24, respectively.
Only 20.3% of gynecologists regularly screened for urinary incontinence symptoms.
Higher education and female gender correlated to increased awareness; older age and female gender were linked to better practice.
Identified barriers included lack of training and time constraints, especially notable among rural practitioners.

Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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