A study of urinary incontinence amongst Malaysian women in Selangor: Prevalence, risk factors and quality of life

This study documented “involuntary loss of urine” among Malaysian women. Based on the QUID score criteria, 21.6% complained of moderate to severe urine loss while 34% suffered mild leak. Coffee consumers, fair general health score and postmenopausal women were more likely to report UI. Only 40% sought medical treatment while majority used panty liners or double underwear. They were uncomfortable talking about their urinary symptoms and suffered silently. Albeit, this is a very sensitive issue, but professionals have a duty to reach out and educate women to report early urinary symptoms and receive early medical intervention to improve their QOL.