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Female Urinary Incontinence in Africa: Prevalence Estimates from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

20256 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Urinary incontinence affects approximately one-quarter of adult women in Africa. However, the high heterogeneity in prevalence estimates-related to differences in methodology and UI definitions-limits the ability to draw firm conclusions.

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  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications

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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06146-6

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