Table 2 Univariate analysis of factors promoting women to seek help for incontinence
Variable | Sought medical advise (n = 70) | p value |
|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â |
   20-29 | 13 (18.6%) | 0.861 |
   30-39 | 16 (22.9%) |  |
   40-49 | 22 (31.4%) |  |
   50-59 | 13 (18.6%) |  |
   ≥ 60 | 6 (8.6%) |  |
Parity | Â | Â |
   Nullipara | 9 (12.9%) | 0.643 |
   1 - 3 | 16 (22.9%) |  |
   > 3 | 45 (64.3%) |  |
Religion | Â | Â |
   Muslim | 68 (97.1%) | 0.495 |
   Christian | 2 (2.9%) |  |
Level of education | Â | Â |
   Illiterate | 54 (77.1%) | 0.904 |
   Elementary (basic) | 4 (5.7%) |  |
   Secondary | 11 (15.7%) |  |
   Higher | 1 (1.4%) |  |
Residency | Â | 0.457 |
   Rural | 52 (74.3%) |  |
   Urban | 18 (25.7%) |  |
Type of incontinence | Â | 0.000 |
   Stress | 31 (44.3%) |  |
   Urge | 8 (11.4%) |  |
   Mixed | 31 (44.3%) |  |
Severe incontinence | 28 (40%) | 0.000 |
Affect prayer | 66 (94.3%) | 0.000 |
Coital incontinence | 26 (37.1%) | 0.001 |
Husband Encouragement | 16 (22.9%) | 0.000 |
Husband Educated | 21 (30%) | 0.536 |