Prevalence And Risk Factors of Overactive Bladder Syndrome Among Egyptian Medical Students, and Their Impact On Health-Related Quality Of Life

NCT07044778 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ZU-IRB # 1328 /18-May-2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,003
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined as sudden, urgent desire to urinate (urgency) accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgent urinary incontinence in the absence of urinary tract infection (UTI). This condition can significantly decrease the quality of life of these patients, as it can humiliate their actions, affect their relationships with others, and it can also affect their productivity. Due to all these effects, several studies have linked the increase in overactive bladder symptoms with an increase in anxiety and depression rates. A recent cross-sectional study in the UK and Sweden, called EpiLUTS, included 10,000 participants. the investigators found a statistically significant increase in anxiety and depression rates among both men and women in both the UK and Sweden, with a slight increase in men than women On the other hand, there are several risk factors such as overweight, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. In a previous cross-sectional study in Jordan, the investigators found a correlation between an increase in risk factors such as age group, history of trauma, stressful life, and medication, and overactive bladder symptoms among medical students. Several studies have assessed the prevalence of overactive bladder among different population age groups, ethnicities, or genders with varying results. It was rated to be 11.8% in a multicenter cross-sectional study including several countries in Canada and Europe (Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the UK), while in the USA it was estimated to be 16%. All these studies were conducted on the general population; however, in China, it was about 6% among university students. In the Arab world, several cross-sectional studies have also assessed the prevalence of overactive bladder, including students, and its effect on the quality of life. Hajjar 2022 assessed its prevalence among Lebanese female nulliparae university students. They showed that nocturia and frequency were the most common symptoms that bothered students. the investigators also found a statistical correlation between smoking, drinking coffee, or tea, and increased symptoms. Also, drinking soft drinks was associated with an increase in urinary leakage. Additionally, Abuorouq 2024 and Shawahna 2021 conducted Cross-sectional studies were conducted on medical students in Jordan and Palestine, respectively. They reported a prevalence of 44.5% and 54.1%, respectively. Shawahna 2021 reported a statistically significant correlation between gender or stressful life and a decrease in quality of life. Rational In Egypt, the prevalence of overactive bladder is underestimated. A single previous multinational cross-sectional study across several Arab countries, including Egypt, was conducted. was conducted in Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, and Lebanon among women. the investigators reported a prevalence of 57.5% among Egyptian women. Since this study, no study has been conducted to further assess its prevalence in different age or gender groups in Egypt. Taking into consideration the stressful life of medical students in Egypt, and several life risk factors they face, the investigators will conduct this cross-sectional study.

Conditions

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Keywords

overactive bladder; Prevalence; medical students; quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Overactive Bladder Syndrome prevalence

  We will use OAB-q SF for diagnosing symptoms bother. It is a 6-item questionnaire to diagnose symptoms bother; each question has 6 Likert scale answers. A score of 1 to 6 for each question will form a scale of 6 to 36. An increase in score indicates an increase in symptoms bother

  through study completion, an average of 1 month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Quality of life affected by OAB

  through study completion, an average of 1 month

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

An online Questionnaire designed by Google Forms will be shared on social media for medical students in Egypt to fill

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 27 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian medical students who have access to social media

You may qualify if:

• Medical student studying human medicine in Egypt
• Their age ranges from 18 to 27 years old
• Egyptian person

You may not qualify if:

• Incomplete data
• Wrong data in the questionnaire
• Students refuse to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zagazig University: lead

Study Sites (1)

All Egypt

Zagazig, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Coyne KS, Payne C, Bhattacharyya SK, Revicki DA, Thompson C, Corey R, Hunt TL. The impact of urinary urgency and frequency on health-related quality of life in overactive bladder: results from a national community survey. Value Health. 2004 Jul-Aug;7(4):455-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2004.74008.x.

  PMID: 15449637 RESULT

• Abuorouq S, Al-Zubi M, Al-Ali AM, Aloqaily LH, Talafha MA, Migdadi AM, Serhan HA. The prevalence of probable overactive bladder and associated risk factors among medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study. BMC Urol. 2024 Jan 3;24(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s12894-023-01394-4.

  PMID: 38172746 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Urinary Bladder, Overactive

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urinary Bladder Diseases; Urologic Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Male Urogenital Diseases; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms; Urological Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 24, 2025
• First Posted: July 1, 2025
• Study Start: May 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 25, 2025
• Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

EG (1)