[Prevalence and risk factors for urinary incontinence among women consulting in primary care].

BACKGROUND It is important to determine the relative importance of urinary incontinence in terms of its prevalence and how it affects the quality of life of women. AIM To characterize urinary incontinence and factors associated with it in women aged over 30 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS A survey about urinary incontinence and associated factors was answered by 289 women aged 30 to 81 years, attending a public primary care clinic. RESULTS The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 62.2%, and it was significantly associated with obesity, diabetes and a history of episiotomy. CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence of urinary incontinence should prompt the implementation of public health measures to prevent and treat it effectively.