Risk factors and time course of postpartum urinary incontinence: one year longitudinal study
Applied/Translational Research
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Describe the prevalence and severity of postpartum urinary incontinence; identify associated risk factors. Early identification of risk factors allows targeted interventions to mitigate postpartum incontinence.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Describe the prevalence and severity of postpartum urinary incontinence; identify associated risk factors.
Background
Urinary incontinence after childbirth negatively impacts physical, social, and mental well-being.
Methods
Prospective longitudinal study of 187 women; assessed incontinence at 3, 8, and 12 months post-delivery.
Results
24% experienced urinary incontinence at 12 months; identified risk factors like pre-delivery incontinence, baby weight, and delivery method.
Conclusion
Early identification of risk factors allows targeted interventions to mitigate postpartum incontinence.
Lessons Learnt
Ensure sufficient participants for subgroup analysis; reduce data loss with better participant contact strategies.
Additional Information
Best Poster Award, SAHC 2021 – Health Services Research.
Keywords
Allied Health, Obstetrics, Postpartum Health, Risk Factors
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical, Nursing, Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Clinical Research, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Project Lead(s) | Yip Wan Hui |
Project Member(s) | Stella Hong |
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Ms Yip Wan Hui - yipwanhui@gmail.com