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Table 5 Risk factors of UI within rural population

From: Urinary incontinence among urban and rural community dwelling older women: prevalence, risk factors and quality of life

Risk Factor

Adj. OR ((%%CI)

β

p-value

Age

1.021 (0.968–1.076)

0.021

0.448

Ethnicity

0.045

 Chinese

1.307 (0.429–3.987)

0.268

0.637

 Indian

0.537 (0.185–1.778)

0.557

0.335

Education

1.911 (0.776–4.708)

0.648

0.159

Body Mass Index

1.036 (0.976–1.099)

0.035

0.243

Multimorbidity

1.140 (0.657–1.999)

0.131

0.647

History of Falls

0.935 (0.476–1.837)

−0.068

0.845

Chronic Constipation

3.384 (1.556–7.360)

1.219

0.002**

Mild Cognitive Impairment

0.939 (0.361–2.443)

−0.063

0.897

Muscle Strength (HGS)

0.947 (0.890–1.008)

−0.054

0.088

Mobility & Balance (TUG)

1.029 (0.959–1.105)

0.029

0.424

  1. **p < 0.01
  2. TUG Time Up and Go Test, HGS Hand Grip Strength