Table 2.
Prevalence of urinary incontinence
| Category | Response total | Response percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Never | 61 | 71.8 |
| About once a week or less often | 16 | 18.8 |
| Two or three times a week | 3 | 3.5 |
| About once a day | 3 | 3.5 |
| Several times a day | 2 | 2.4 |
| All the time | 0 | 0.0 |
| All | 85 | 100 |
| When does urine leak? | ||
| Leaks before you can get to the toilet | 7 | 28.0 |
| Leaks when you cough or sneeze | 10 | 40.0 |
| Leaks when you are asleep | 0 | 0.0 |
| Leaks when you have finished urinating and are dressed | 5 | 20.0 |
| Leaks all the time | 0 | 0.0 |
| Leaks for no obvious reason | 2 | 8.0 |
| Leaks when you are physically active/exercising | 9 | 36.0 |
| Other | 2 | 8.0 |
| All | 25 | 100 |
| Which of these actions would you take to avoid or contain urine leakage at a class? | ||
| Empty bladder prior to a class | 15 | 68.2 |
| Reduce intake of liquids prior to a class | 0 | 0.0 |
| Reduce intake of caffeine prior to a class | 1 | 4.5 |
| Wear additional layers of clothing | 0 | 0.0 |
| Use sanitary protection or an incontinence pad | 3 | 13.6 |
| Contract pelvic floor muscles prior to exertion or jumping | 4 | 18.2 |
| Contract pelvic floor muscles prior to coughing, sneezing or laughing | 4 | 18.2 |
| I have stopped teaching/leading a class because of urine leakage | 0 | 0.0 |
| I have not taken any of these actions | 7 | 31.8 |
| Other (please specify): | 1 | 4.5 |
| All | 22 | 100 |
| Have you sought advice or treatment about urine leakage from any of the following? | ||
| GP or Practice Nurse | 0 | 0.0 |
| Family or friends | 0 | 0.0 |
| The internet | 0 | 0.0 |
| Gynaecologist/Urologist | 0 | 0.0 |
| Continence Nurse | 0 | 0.0 |
| Continence Physiotherapist | 1 | 4.5 |
| Midwife/Health Visitor | 1 | 4.5 |
| I have never sought advice or treatment | 19 | 86.4 |
| Other (please specify): | 2 | 9.1 |
| All | 22 | 100 |