Prevalência de incontinência urinária em mulheres praticantes de atividades físicas regulares em academias de musculação em Juiz de Fora

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The use of preventive tools for urinary incontinence treatment is paramount importance. In 2010, it was demonstrated that Pilates Method can get an improvement in maximal voluntary strength of the perineal muscles. The aim was to assess the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence in women who practice physical activities in gyms and evaluate which factors are associated with the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional, prevalence-type study was performed, assessing women who practice regular physical activity in gyms registered at the City Hall of our city. This study was conducted after approval by the Research Ethics Committee "opinion no. 131 401" (18/Oct./2012). Were drawn 20 gyms randomly and held a proportionate collection. Were eligible for the study women with greater than 18 years of age who have been working out in gyms for at least three months, with a weekly frequency greater than to twice a week for 50 minutes. To assess stress urinary incontinence was applied the International consultation on incontinence questionnaire-short form. The minimum sample size calculated was 362 women. The significance of associations was assessed with chi-square test. RESULTS: The prevalence of stress urinary incontinence was 15.2%. In logistic regression analysis, the presence of stress urinary incontinence was associated with Pilates (OR 0.39, CI 0.17 to 0.90), Jump Fit exercise (OR 2.11, CI 1.05 to 4.32), vaginal delivery (OR 1.94, CI 1.02 to 3.59) and lower back pain (OR 4.1, CI 1,90 to 8.83). CONCLUSIONS: The only protective factor associated with stress urinary incontinence was the Pilates Method. In addition, jump fit exercise, lower back pain and vaginal delivery increases the chances to have stress urinary incontinence.