Urinary incontinence in female adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Urinary incontinence is common in healthy women and occurs with increased frequency in adult women with chronic lung disease, including cystic fibrosis (CF). This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, and impact on daily life of urinary incontinence in female adolescents with CF. METHODS: An interviewer-administered questionnaire was conducted with females who were aged 12 years and older and attend the CF Clinic at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. RESULTS: Fifty-five (96%) of 57 eligible adolescents (age: 12-19 years) participated. Twenty-six (47%) reported ever having been incontinent of urine; 12 (22%) reported daytime incontinence twice a mo..