TABLE 2.
Preventive measures taken by adult women to prevent recurring UTI
| All women | Women 18‐50 years | Women ≥51 years | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 719 | N = 262 | N = 457 | ||
| Behavioural measures | ||||
| Ample fluid intake | 88.0% (633) | 89.7% (235) | 87.1% (398) | |
| Complete emptying of the bladder | 67.6% (486) | 65.6% (172) | 68.7% (314) | |
| Urinating for a long time | 33.9% (248) | 34.7% (91) | 33.9% (155) | |
| Relaxation of the bladder | 22.3% (163) | 26.7% (70) | 19.9% (91) | |
| Sitting up straight, feet on the ground | 33.5% (245) | 31.7% (83) | 34.8% (159) | |
| Tilting the pelvis when urinating stops | 26.3% (192) | 26.7% (70) | 25.6% (117) | |
| Not postponing micturition | 64.4% (463) | 65.6% (172) | 63.7% (291) | |
| Emptying bladder soon after sexual intercourse | 45.9% (330) | 74.4% (195)* | 29.5% (135)* | ˂.001 |
| Washing without (alkaline) soap | 53.7% (386) | 55.3% (145) | 52.7% (241) | |
| Wiping buttocks from front to back | 61.9% (445) | 65.6% (172) | 59.7% (273) | |
| Nonprescription drugs | ||||
| Cranberry capsules | 33.9% (244) | 29.8% (78)* | 36.1% (165)* | <.05 |
| Cranberry drink | 18.1% (130) | 18.7% (49) | 17.7% (81) | |
| D‐mannose | 4.6% (33) | 5.0% (13) | 4.4% (20) | |
| Vitamin C | 29.1% (209) | 28.6% (75) | 29.3% (134) | |
Abbreviation: UTI, urinary tract infections.
*
Statistical significance tested by chi‐square test, difference significant if P ˂ 0.05.