The Relationship Between Urinary Incontinence And Anthropometric Indices in Obese Women
Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a common problem in obese women affected
by different parameters such as weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), type of delivery, etc. This
study aimed to investigate the relationship between the lumbar lordosis, anthropometriccharacteristics, and the incidence of urinary incontinence in obese women.
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 193 obese women
(BMI>30 kg/m2) with and without UI. Anthropometric characteristics and lordosis angle were
measured in participants, and then they were asked to fill out demographic information and
urinary incontinence questionnaires. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS V. 23 using
statistical tests, including the Independent t test, Spearman correlation, and logistic regression.
Women who suffered from UI had a lower lumbar lordosis angle, were younger, and
shorter, with a higher number of natural deliveries.
Based on the findings of this study, a direct relationship exists between natural
delivery and UI. However, an indirect relationship is observed between UI and age, lumbar
lordosis angle, and height. Because of the effect of lumbar lordosis on the incidence of urinary
incontinence in obese people, spine alignment, and changes in abdominal biomechanical
parameters might also have an impact on UI.
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