The predictive factors of nocturia in young Asian adult males: an online survey

Abstract The present study investigated the association between severity of depressive mood and nocturia in young Asian adult men. Participants were 3127 male Facebook users aged 20–40 years who could read write traditional Chinese. completed online questionnaires on demographic characteristics, frequency waking to urinate during night (International Prostate Symptoms Score [IPSS]), symptoms (Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire [TDQ]). Those awoke pass urine main sleep period considered have nocturia. Student’s t test Pearson’s chi square used compare participants with without Univariate multivariate logistic regression evaluate predictive factors for One thousand four hundred thirty (45.7%) had nocturia, 21.9% suspected depression. Age over 30 years, body mass index 25 kg/m 2 , higher IPSS score (except times nocturnal voiding) Higher TDQ somatic subscores, rather than affective/cognitive also Associations found normal-high scores Young men at risk developing depression should be identified a culturally relevant questionnaire. Early referral psychiatric assessment intervention may warranted.