Women's urinary incontinence epidemiology and effects: A cross-sectional study at Type D Hospital in Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Investigating the incidence of urine incontinence in females who attend a Type D hospital in Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is the aim of this study. 450 women who were at least 15 years old participated in this cross-sectional survey. Information was gathered about the types and prevalence of UI, how it affects many facets of everyday living, and how much, how often, and how long leaks occur. The study also looked at the correlation between UI and several demographic variables, including age, parity, and marital age. UI was significantly prevalent among research participants, with 15% expressing substantial effects on their everyday lives and 56.9% reporting moderate impacts. According to the survey, 46.4% of women stated that UI had a considerable influence on their cleanliness, while 53.6% reported that it had a minor impact on their home lives. It has been depicted in the current study that 36.2% and 49.1% of women in work and social life have reported minor and significant effects, respectively. A significant portion of women (38.4%) had UI for 7 months to 1 year, but the majority (40.4%) had UI for 2–5 years. Leakage problems were faced by 44% of women one time a day, and 48.2% of women reported more than 2 times a day. The majority of women reported a high percentage (88.2%) and small quantities of leakage (90.7%). In Khanpur, UI is a common and significant disorder that affects women in many facets of their lives. The results show that effectively managing UI will improve the quality of life for impacted women, there is a need for greater awareness, education, and customized interventions. To investigate the obstacles to obtaining medical assistance and to create plans for lessening the stigma attached to UI, more research is required.