作者
L Van Dijk, DG Kooij, FG Schellevis
发表日期
2002/11
期刊
Bju International
卷号
90
期号
7
页码范围
644-648
出版商
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
简介
Objective To estimate the prevalence of nocturia in the Dutch adult population, its association with sociodemographic and health characteristics, and to assess problems experienced by persons with nocturia.
Subjects and methods In spring 2001 a telephone survey was conducted among a representative sample of 4721 Dutch respondents (response 53%). Using questions from the Bristol Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire respondents were asked about having nocturia and the problems they experienced. In addition, questions were asked about sociodemographic and health characteristics.
Results The prevalence of nocturia (a mean of twice or more/night) among Dutch men and women over 18 years old was 13%, standardized for age and sex. Women had nocturia more often than men (16% vs 9%) and the prevalence was positively associated with age, poor health status and use of …
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