The Hordaland Women's Cohort Study on Urinary Incontinence
Author Information
Author(s): Jahanlu David, Qureshi Samera Azeem, Hunskaar Steinar
Primary Institution: University of Bergen, Norway
Hypothesis
What are the incidence, remission, and development patterns of urinary incontinence in middle-aged women?
Conclusion
The study established a cohort of over 2,000 women to investigate urinary incontinence and related health issues, showing minimal selection bias and a high participation rate.
Supporting Evidence
- The cohort represents about 15% of the total population of women born between 1953-57 in Hordaland.
- The study found no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the cohort and the source population, except for education and income.
- The cohort had a prevalence of 28.9% for urinary incontinence at baseline.
Takeaway
This study looks at how many middle-aged women have problems with leaking urine and how these problems change over time.
Methodology
The study used a prospective cohort design, collecting data through questionnaires every two years over a 15-year period.
Potential Biases
The study has minimal selection bias due to high participation rates.
Limitations
The narrow age range of participants may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 40-45 from Hordaland County, Norway.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001, 0.018, 0.04, 0.048, 0.015
Confidence Interval
95% CI 2–9, 95% CI 13–22, 95% CI 44–67
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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