Urinary Incontinence as a Risk to Physical, Mental, and Social Health Among Older Korean Americans in Senior Housing
2024
Urinary Incontinence and Its Impact on Older Korean Americans
Sample size: 313
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Park Juyoung, Jang Yuri
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
Urinary incontinence poses risks to the physical, mental, and social health of older Korean Americans in senior housing.
Conclusion
Urinary incontinence significantly increases the risk of poor physical and mental health among older Korean Americans.
Supporting Evidence
- More than half of the sample reported urinary incontinence.
- The odds of reporting fair/poor health were 1.82 to 6.81 times higher among those with urinary incontinence.
- The odds of having probable depression were significantly higher among those with urinary incontinence.
- Isolation from friends was 2.95 times more likely among those with frequent urinary incontinence.
Takeaway
Many older Korean Americans have trouble controlling their urine, which can make them feel sad and lonely.
Methodology
Survey data were collected from older Korean Americans living in subsidized senior housing, assessing urinary incontinence and its health impacts.
Participant Demographics
Older Korean Americans living in subsidized senior housing in Los Angeles.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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