Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the proportion of women with the physical sign of stress urinary incontinence in a sample of Ghanaian women. Two hundred randomly selected women from attendants at a convenience selected ultrasound clinic were interviewed about symptoms of urinary incontinence. A paper towel test was performed to objectively demonstrate the physical sign of stress urinary incontinence as leakage on coughing. Forty-two percent of the women had a positive paper towel test. The two major symptoms reported by the women with positive paper towel test were (1) loss of urine while waiting to use the toilet (48.2%) and (2) loss of urine on coughing (43.4%) in daily life. The physical sign of stress urinary incontinence could be present in up to 42% of Ghanaian women.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 581-585 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Urogynecology Journal |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2006 |
Keywords
- Africa
- Ghana
- Stress incontinence
- Urinary incontinence
- Women