Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence in men with cystic fibrosis

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence (UI) in men with cystic fibrosis (CF). Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Adult CF clinics at tertiary referral centres. Participants: Men with CF (. n=. 80) and age-matched men without lung disease (. n=. 80). Interventions: Validated questionnaires to identify the prevalence and impact of UI. Main outcome measures: Prevalence of UI and relationship to disease specific factors, relationship of UI with anxiety and depression. Results: The prevalence of UI was higher in men with CF (15%) compared to controls (10%) (. p=. 0.339). Men with CF and UI had higher scores for anxiety than those without UI (mean..