Urinary incontinence in patients on anti-hypertensive therapy: Insights from a cross-sectional study | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Hafiza Momna: Department of Rehabilitation, Gujranwala Institute of Rehabilitation, Pakistan

2. Kaneez Fatima: Department of Rehabilitation, Gujranwala Institute of Rehabilitation, Pakistan

3. Sajjan Iqbal Memon: Department of Quality and Patent Safety, Pakistan

4. Mobeen Ijaz: Department of Quality and Patent Safety, Pakistan

5. Mehak Ahsan: Department of Quality and Patent Safety, Pakistan

6. Laiba Khan: Chiniot General Hospital, Korangi Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To assess the prevalence, severity, and impact of urinary incontinence (UI) in patients receiving HTN therapy. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in six healthcare facilities in District Gujranwala, Pakistan, with 302 participants (aged 4060) on antihypertensive therapy for at least five years. Using convenience sampling, UI prevalence and severity were assessed using the ICIQ-SF Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS 24.0, with chi-square tests identifying significant associations (p<0.05) between gender, frequency, impact, timing, and severity of urinary leakage. Results: We found a prevalence rate of 35%, with stress UI being the most common type. We also identified significant correlations between gender and UI (p=0.008), as well as the frequency of leakage, its impact on daily activities, the timing of leakage, and ICIQ-SF scores (all p=0.000). More than 50% reported no urine leakage or disruption in their daily activities, whereas the other participants exhibited different levels of severity and frequency. Conclusion: These findings underscore the necessity for tailored strategies for dealing with UI, highlighting variations among different populations in hypertensive patients.

Page(s): 270-273

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 50, Issue: 2, Year: 2025

Keywords:

antihypertensive drugs , Urinary incontinence , ICIQ UISF , middleaged adults

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