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Table 4 Risk factors of UI within urban 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

1.016 (0.956–1.080)

0.016

0.610

Ethnicity

0.040

 Chinese

0.430 (0.224–0.825)

−0.845

0.011*

 Indian

0.741 (0.242–2.267)

−0.299

0.600

Education

1.375 (0.700–2.700)

0.318

0.355

Body Mass Index

0.999 (0.936–1.066)

−0.001

0.976

Multimorbidity

1.710 (0.943–3.100)

0.536

0.077

History of Falls

1.274 (0.608–2.671)

0.242

0.521

Chronic Constipation

1.718 (0.638–4.624)

0.541

0.284

Mild Cognitive Impairment

0.639 (0.296–1.382)

− 0.447

0.255

Muscle Strength (HGS)

1.056 (0.989–1.127)

0.054

0.105

Mobility & Balance (TUG)

1.061 (0.977–1.153)

0.060

0.158

  1. * p < 0.05
  2. TUG Time Up and Go Test, HGS Hand Grip Strength
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