Prevalência da incontinência urinária em mulheres durante e após o climatério

Abstract

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by any involuntary loss of urine throughout life. It is observed that urinary incontinence is more common during climacteric and post-climacteric periods, what can generate psychosocial consequences. This study aims at determining the prevalence of UI in women during climacteric and post-climacteric periods. Methodology: forty-nine articles between 2012 and 2021 about the prevalence of UI in women during climacteric and post-climacteric periods have been through an integrative literature review. Among those articles, thirteen have been selected for fulfilling the inclusion requirement in this research. Results: The prevalence of UI among women varied between 7,85% (lower prevalence) and 41,4% (higher prevalence), with a standard deviation of 10,45%. Conclusion: The articles address risk factors of UI and there is a predominance of recommendations of educational practices. There are very few studies about urinary incontinence in relation to the practice of the stomatherapist. It is therefore suggested the conduction of primary studies related to UI in women’s health.