Table IVa.

All subjects were queried about self-care management and treatment strategies used for UI. Data are reported as percentage of subjects using each strategy, weighted to reflect the complex sampling design used to project the subject sample to the population. p values test the null hypothesis that there is no difference between black and white subjects.

Management Strategy	Total % (N=571)	Black % (N=278)	White % (N=293)	p value
Take Medications	8.5	9.0	8.4	0.84
Do Kegels	21.2	14.9	22.8	0.07
Locate Bathroom Immediately	12.3	14.3	11.8	0.47
Toilet Regularly	39.1	38.1	39.3	0.82
Restrict Fluids	12.0	18.7	10.3	0.01
Avoid Certain Foods or Beverages	5.8	8.6	5.1	0.15
Avoid Certain Exercises or Physical Activities	2.7	4.9	2.1	0.10
Wear Pads or Other Protection	59.2	60.8	58.8	0.70
Other	21.0	23.7	20.4	0.44
Do Nothing	8.7	8.3	8.8	0.86