Rising Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Nocturia Amid the COVID‐19 Pandemic
This study reveals a significant rise in the prevalence of LUTS, including SUI, UUI, MUI, and nocturia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to determine whether these changes stem from the direct physiological effects of COVID-19 infection or are influenced by broader pandemic-related factors such as lifestyle changes, healthcare disruptions, and psychological stress.
Authors
- Hao Huang
- Yuan Ou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3781-0093)
- Bingliang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0757-7722)
- Yong‐Yang Wu
- Tao Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4420-4545)
- Weilong Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0663-1903)
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurourology and Urodynamics
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.70071
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China