The Prevalence of Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Urinary Incontinence in a Turkish Women Population; Associated Risk Factors and Effect on Quality of Life

Abstract

Although prevalence estimates differ across studies, the available evidence indicates that UI and OAB are highly prevalent conditions among women. UI had negative effect on QoL, but only severely-affected women sought medical care. Public health and clinical management programs are needed to determine diagnosis and management of these social problems.