Help-seeking behavior among individuals with overactive bladder in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its influencing factors

Abstract

Objective To estimate help-seeking behavior among individual with overactive bladder (OAB) in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its influencing factors. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of 133 patients with OAB in type 2 diabetes mellitus responded the questionnaires, including a self-designed Demographic Data Questionnaire, 12-item Short-Form health survey questionnaire, Overactive Bladder Symptom Score, Patient Perception of Bladder Condition, Help-seeking Behavior Questionnaire. Results Among cases, 21.8%(29/133) had seen a doctor for voiding problems. In the Logistic model, educational status, Charlson comorbidity index, glycosylated hemoglobin, and OAB symptom bother were found to be associated with help-seeking behavior, OR value(95% confidence interval) were 3.158(1.511-6.599), 2.537(1.327-4.849), 0.631(0.430-0.926), 1.655(1.126-2.434), P<0.01 or 0.05. Conclusions The help-seeking rate of OAB individuals in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is low. Health care providers should understand the predictors of help-seeking behavior and take actions to improve patient's health care utilization and quality of life. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Urinary bladder, overactive; Help-seeking behavior