Knowledge Of Urinary Incontinence Research Articles

Knowledge and Prevalence of Urinary incontinence Among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in UAE: Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Prevalence of Urinary incontinence Among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in UAE: Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Knowledge of Urinary Incontinence and Awareness about Physical Therapy Treatment among Young Females of Lahore

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI), defined as involuntary urinary dribble at rest or under slight stress, is prevalent among women, particularly those who are pregnant or have had vaginal deliveries. While various treatments, including medical and physical therapy, are available for UI, awareness and knowledge about these treatments among young females remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of UI and the knowledge of physical therapy treatment options among young females in Lahore. Objective: To determine the prevalence and knowledge of urinary incontinence and the awareness of physical therapy treatment among young females in Lahore. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 250 young females aged 16-35 years from Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, Ittefaq Hospital Lahore, and General Hospital Lahore. Data were collected using a self-reported quantitative questionnaire, the "International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form" (ICIQ-SF), which assessed awareness about UI and knowledge of treatment options. Participants were briefed on the questions to ensure accurate responses. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25, with results presented as frequencies and percentages. Results: The study involved 250 females with an age range of 16-35 years, of whom 156 (62.4%) were single, and 94 (37.6%) were married. Obstetric data revealed that 16 (6.4%) were nulliparous, 81 (32.4%) were multiparous, 53 (21.2%) had normal labor deliveries, 49 (19.6%) had cesarean section deliveries, and 5 (2.0%) had experienced episiotomy. UI prevalence was found in 83 (34%) participants, with 63 (25%) affected moderately and 24 (10%) severely. Regarding health knowledge, 121 (48.4%) had never heard of UI, and 142 (56.8%) did not know about the presence of medical treatment. Moreover, 196 (78.4%) were unaware of the availability of physiotherapy treatment for UI. Conclusion: The prevalence of UI among young females in Lahore was significant, but the knowledge about UI and its medical treatment was relatively low. Awareness of physiotherapy treatment options was particularly lacking. These findings highlight the need for enhanced educational efforts to improve the understanding and management of UI among this population.

Validation of the Arabic Linguistic Version of the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire

Introduction and HypothesisPelvic floor disorders (PFDs), significantly impacting women's quality of life, are often underdiscussed owing to misconceptions and limited understanding of treatment options. This study is aimed at validating an Arabic version of the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ) to assess knowledge of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) among Arabic-speaking women, addressing knowledge gaps in these areas.MethodsThe study obtained ethical approval and followed a two-stage process, including a pilot study for preliminary validation and a larger study involving 300 participants. The PIKQ, a self-administered tool with two scales focusing on UI and POP, was translated into Arabic with cultural and linguistic adaptations. The study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Arabic PIKQ, employing Cronbach’s alpha, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and Spearman’s rho for reliability assessments, as well as factor analysis for construct validity.ResultsThe Arabic PIKQ demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.8) and test–retest reliability (ICC > 0.79) for both the UI and the POP scales. The questionnaire also showed significant construct validity. Among the 300 participants, knowledge gaps were evident, influenced by educational and professional backgrounds. Notably, 22% reported UI and 14.7% reported pelvic organ prolapse, with less than half seeking treatment.ConclusionsThe Arabic PIKQ has been validated as a reliable tool for improving knowledge and addressing misconceptions regarding PFDs among Arabic-speaking women. The study underscores the importance of culturally sensitive educational tools in enhancing awareness and facilitating access to medical care for pelvic floor disorders.

Knowledge of urinary incontinence among women 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is common among postpartum women, but many do not seek medical help due to limited knowledge. Understanding the level of knowledge about UI in this population is essential for improving care-seeking behaviors and implementing targeted interventions. The objective was to examine knowledge regarding UI among postpartum women with UI within 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery. A cross-sectional study was conducted at obstetric clinic in two level-three grade A hospitals in Shenzhen, China, from January 2023 to June 2023. Women in their 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery with UI were asked to complete a questionnaire comprising three sections: (1) demographic variable; (2) International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF); and (3) The Urinary Incontinence Quiz (UIQ). A total of 1228 women completed the questionnaire. Their mean UIQ score was 6.63 ± 3.51 (minimum = 2, maximum = 15), indicating the deficiency of UI knowledge among Chinese postpartum women. A total of 86.4% of participants experienced slight or moderate postpartum UI. The results of multivariate linear regression models for UIQ reveal significant independent associations between questionnaire scores and two variables: experience in pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) (p < 0.001) and UI treatment in the past (p < 0.001). The overall model fit was R2 = 0.559 (p < 0.001). The regression coefficients for the experience in PFMT and UI treatment in the past were 2.301 and 4.916, respectively. However, no other discernible factors were identified to distinguish between those with and without adequate knowledge. Postpartum women with UI within 6 weeks to 1 year after delivery had poor knowledge of UI. Targeted educational interventions focusing on PFMTand early treatment for UI are essential.

Development and Validation of Knowledge Assessment Scales for Dementia and Urinary Incontinence in Community Older People.

To develop and validate scales for reliably assessing dementia and urinary incontinence knowledge of older adults in the community. Items were generated through a literature review, refined through a Delphi study (n = 19), and then revised through a pilot study (n = 29). Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis were applied to finalize the scales (n = 244). Construct validity, reliability, and acceptability were evaluated (n = 243). The two knowledge assessment scales for dementia and urinary incontinence, respectively, comprised 12 items and 8 items. Model fit indicators of both met the criteria of confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach's α were .82 and .70, respectively. Completion ratio and completion time of the two scales was 83.51% and 4.22 ± 1.90minutes. The knowledge assessment scales for dementia and urinary incontinence with satisfactory validity, reliability, and acceptability, could be served as valid tools for disease prevention and management among older adults in the community.

A Multisite Study on the Effect of a Urinary Incontinence Self-Management Program on Community-Dwelling Older Women in Korea.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a urinary incontinence (UI) self-management program on UI symptoms, knowledge, and self-efficacy in community-dwelling older women. A 1-group pretest-posttest design. Participants were recruited from 14 primary healthcare posts (PHCPs) in South Chungcheong Province, rural South Korea. A total of 163 women participated in a 5-session UI self-management program. The UI self-management program was sequentially conducted across 14 PHCPs between May and November 2016. In each PHCP, 6 to 22 women participated in the program. The program consisted of weekly 90-minute sessions that were conducted across 5 weeks. Each session included a lecture on UI, reflective discussion, pelvic floor muscle training, and the assignment of homework (exercises and a daily bladder diary). Main outcome variables were measured using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Urinary Incontinence Knowledge Scale (UIKS), and Geriatric Self-Efficacy Index for Urinary Incontinence (GSE-UI), which were administered before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics were computed, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests analyzed the data. The intervention resulted in a significant decrease in the ICIQ-SF scores, which was indicative of improvement in UI severity (pretest: 6.64 [SD 6.15], posttest: 4.76 [SD 5.08], P = .001), significant increases in the UIKS (pretest: 15.69 [SD 6.36], posttest: 23.14 [SD 5.54], P = .001] and GSE-UI (pretest: 75.34 [SD 31.80], [posttest: 86.20 [SD 27.06], P = .001) scores. The UI self-management program improved UI symptoms, knowledge, and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older women.

Factors associated with health-seeking for urinary incontinence in Hong Kong Chinese women: a cross-sectional study.

To explore levels of urinary incontinence (UI) knowledge among Hong Kong Chinese women and the factors affecting patients' help-seeking behavior. Chinese women with age ≥ 40years who attended General Out-patient Clinics between May 1 and June 30, 2022, were invited to complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four sections: (1) demographic data, (2) knowledge of UI (UI quiz), (3) severity of UI (UDI-6) and impairment of quality of life (QOL) (IIQ-7), and (4) barriers to seeking medical help. Severity of UI, impairment of QOL, knowledge of UI, and sociodemographic characteristics were analyzed regarding their relationship with help-seeking behavior. Of 351 women, 53.2% had symptoms of UI but only 25.0% symptomatic patients had consulted a doctor. The UI quiz score was 6.82 ± 2.76 (total 14) and the highest incorrect item was "Urinary incontinence is the normal aging" (incorrect rate 86.3%). The most frequent barrier for help-seeking was "The symptoms are not severe and do not affect me." Logistic regression analysis showed that UDI-6 score (adjusted OR = 1.06, P < 0.0001) and UI quiz score (adjusted OR = 1.30, P = 0.001) were the independent impact factors of patient's help-seeking behavior. Hong Kong Chinese women's knowledge toward UI is not sufficient, and the consultation rate is low. Besides symptom severity, the knowledge level of UI is the other independent factor affecting patients' help-seeking behavior. Community education on UI may encourage women to seek early help.

Knowledge on Urinary Incontinence among Women in a Community at Barahachhetra, Nepal

Urinary Incontinence is a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social or hygienic problem for the patient. Urinary incontinence is regarded as a disgraceful situation, with a negative effect on the quality of life, and is usually kept disguised. It is an important problem leading to physical, social, psychological, sexual, and economic problems among women of all age groups. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge of urinary incontinence among women in a community at Barahachhetra. A descriptive study was conducted among women aged 40-65 years residing in Barahachhetra-5. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 105 women using a semi-structured interview schedule with Face-to-face interviews. SPSS version 16 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, III., USA) was used for data entry and analysis. Descriptive analysis and inferential statistics i.e., chi-square test was used to find the association of the level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. This study revealed that out of 105 respondents, 21% had good knowledge and 59% had average knowledge on urinary incontinence which concluded that only less than one-fourth of respondents have good knowledge and the level of knowledge is not associated with selected demographic variables. It is recommended that awareness programs on urinary incontinence should be conducted at the community level by concerned authorities.

Hungarian Women's Health Care Seeking Behavior and Knowledge of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Cross-sectional Study.

Adequate knowledge about pelvic floor disorders could lead to increased health care-seeking behavior, improved symptoms, and quality of life. The aims of the present study were to evaluate Hungarian women's knowledge about pelvic floor disorders and to assess health care-seeking behavior. We conducted a cross-sectional survey from March to October 2022 using self-administered questionnaires. The Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess Hungarian women's knowledge about pelvic floor disorders. The International Consultation of Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form was used to gather information about the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Five hundred ninety-six women were included in the study. Urinary incontinence knowledge was deemed proficient in 27.7% of participants, while pelvic organ prolapse knowledge was deemed proficient in 40.4% of participants. Greater urinary incontinence knowledge was significantly associated (P < 0.001) with higher level of education (P = 0.016), work in a medical field (P < 0.001), and ever practiced pelvic floor muscle training (P < 0.001), whereas greater pelvic organ prolapse knowledge was significantly associated (P < 0.001) with higher level of education (P = 0.032), work in a medical field (P < 0.001), ever practiced pelvic floor muscle training (P = 0.017), and ever had pelvic organ prolapse (P = 0.022). Of the 248 participants who reported a history of urinary incontinence, only 42 (16.93%) women sought care. Care seeking was higher among women who were more knowledgeable about urinary incontinence and among women with more severe symptoms. Hungarian women had limited knowledge about urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Health care seeking among women with urinary incontinence was low.

Pelvic Floor Disorders and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise: A Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Pregnant Women in Northwest Ethiopia

The purpose of the study was to investigate 1: overall knowledge of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) as well as knowledge, attitudes, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME); and 2: the association of these factors with parity in pregnant women in Gondar, Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was performed in the Central Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia between February and April 2021. The associations between parity and knowledge of POP and UI, and knowledge, attitude, and practice towards PFME were estimated using logistics regression models and presented as crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Nulliparous women were used as the reference. Adjustments were made for maternal age, antenatal care visits, and level of education. The study sample comprised 502 pregnant women: 133 nulliparous, and 369 multiparous. We found no association between parity and knowledge of POP, UI, or knowledge, attitude, and practice toward PFME. The sum score indicated poor knowledge about both POP, UI, and PFME in the study population, and poor attitude and practice of PFME. Despite a high attendance in antenatal care services, knowledge, attitude, and practice were poor, indicating a need for quality improvement of the services.

Urinary incontinence in women 55 years and older: A scoping review to understand prevalence, incidence, and mortality of urinary incontinence during secondary care admission.

Up to 40% of older women living in the community experience urinary incontinence. In community settings, urinary incontinence impacts the quality of life, morbidity, and mortality rates. However, little is known about urinary incontinence and its impact on older women admitted to hospitals. This scoping review aims to establish the current knowledge of urinary incontinence during hospital admission for women (⩾ 55 years of age) with three key objectives: (a) What is the prevalence/incidence of urinary incontinence? (b) What health conditions are associated with urinary incontinence? (c) Is there an association between urinary incontinence and mortality? Empirical studies were included in assessing the incidence/prevalence of urinary incontinence during hospital admissions and its related morbidities and mortality rates. Studies which only included men or younger women (< 55 years of age) were excluded. Only articles written in English and conducted between 2015 and 2021 were included. A search strategy was developed, and CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases were searched. Data from each article meeting the criteria were pulled into a table, including study design, study population, and setting, aims, methods, outcome measures, and significant findings. A second researcher then reviewed the populated data extraction table. Overall, 383 papers were found: 7 met inclusion/exclusion criteria. Prevalence rates ranged from 22% to 80% depending on the study cohort. Several conditions were associated with urinary incontinence, including frailty, orthopaedics, stroke, palliative care, neurology, and cardiology. There was a potential positive association between mortality and urinary incontinence, although only two papers reviewed reported mortality. A dearth of literature determined the prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates for older women admitted to hospitals. Limited consensus on associated conditions was found. Further research is needed to fully explore urinary incontinence in older women during hospital admissions, particularly concerning prevalence/incidence and its association with mortality.

Effect of Provider Education on Urinary Incontinence Knowledge and Assessment

Nearly 50% of women in the United States will experience urinary incontinence at some point during their lives. Urinary incontinence impacts multiple aspects of a woman’s life, yet remains underdiagnosed by primary care providers. The Women’s Preventative Service Initiative released a recommendation in 2018 to screen all women annually for urinary incontinence. The recommendation was in response to the lack of women who seek care for urinary incontinence. The purpose of this project was to implement education and reminders for primary care providers, in order to improve urinary incontinence knowledge and assessment of women 18 years of age or older. The project was carried out in a primary care clinic with primary care providers serving as the participants. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was utilized. Data from a five question pre- and posttest were compared. An independent samples t-test, using a 95% confidence interval, was used to compare the pre- and posttest. Statistical significance (p-value Results indicate primary care providers who are educated about urinary incontinence in women demonstrate improved knowledge and assessment of the prevalent problem. Early intervention can soften the economic burden, improve quality of life, and improve treatment outcomes. Implementation of a urinary incontinence education program coupled with reminders can improve primary care knowledge and clinical decisions regarding urinary incontinence in women.

Effect of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Urinary Incontinence and Its Treatment Options in Female Dancers

Background: Urinary incontinence is involuntary loss of urine so as to cause hygiene and/or social inconvenience for day-to-day activities. Urinary incontinence is a common problem in females. As dancers begin training at young age there is potential for great impact on their future health, secondly the interplay of physical and aesthetic demands in dance may lead to various health issues including Urinary Incontinence. Objective of this study is to find out the effect of knowledge and awareness regarding urinary incontinence in female dancers. Methods: Permission was taken from institutional level ethical committee and from dancers. In this analytical type of study, 50 dancers between 18-35 years of age were selected according to convenient sampling method. Dancers who have chronic asthma, undergone any abdominal surgery, not willing to participate were excluded from the study. Knowledge and awareness were checked pre and post intervention by Urinary incontinence quiz and urinary incontinence knowledge scale.Results: Data was statistically analysed using Wilcoxon test. Incontinence quiz score pre intervention mean 6.48±2.01 was and post intervention mean was 11.32±1.71 with p&lt;0.0001 which is extremely significant, For incontinence knowledge scale the pre intervention mean was 15.72±3.32 and post intervention mean was 24.2±2.81 with p &lt;0.0001 which is extremely significant.

Factors Influencing Nursing Students' Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Urinary Incontinence.

This study aimed to determine nursing students' knowledge about and attitudes toward patients with urinary incontinence. The sample comprised 392 nursing students from 5 educational institutions in Hong Kong; all participants were enrolled in year 4 or 5 of their undergraduate nursing program, and all had completed formal education on urinary incontinence and clinical experience caring for patients with urinary incontinence. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2017. Participants completed a 55-item questionnaire that included items querying demographic and pertinent professional background information, along with 2 validated instruments: the Urinary Incontinence Knowledge Scale (UIKS) and the Urinary Incontinence Attitude Scale (UIAS). Analysis of variance was performed to compare the differences in scores among nursing students based on demographic or educational background. Pearson's correlation coefficient or χ2 was used to examine the relationships between variables and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify the predictors of attitude toward urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence knowledge was moderate (mean 22.0/30, SD 4.4) and attitudes about urinary incontinence were positive (mean 41.6/60, SD 4.5). There was a significant correlation between attitudes and knowledge (r = 0.175, P = .001), institution at which the students received training (χ2 = 161.790, P = .000), and the experience of having taken a course that included instruction about urinary incontinence (χ2 = 37.707, P = .014). Regression analysis revealed that knowledge and institution were predictors of attitudes. Participants reported high level of interest in learning more about urinary incontinence (71.2%). Nursing students residing in Hong Kong have a moderate level of knowledge and positive attitude toward urinary incontinence. This study suggests that educational institution and specific instruction about urinary incontinence play key roles in developing positive attitudes toward caring for patients with urinary incontinence.

Knowledge and Severity of Female Urinary Incontinence and Reasons for Not Seeking Treatment

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a commonly overlooked problem in women, particularly women of post-menopausal age. Despite the medical, social, and hygiene burdens conferred by UI to its sufferers, past studies have shown that only a few among women afflicted with UI sought treatment. This may be due to various reasons: lack of knowledge and awareness of UI or a wrong belief of UI as a natural part of aging. This study aimed to investigate the association between knowledge and severity of UI and reasons for not seeking treatment among post-menopausal women in Bandung, Indonesia. This was an analytic cross-sectional study conducted at the Geriatric and Gynecology Clinic, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, in September 2013. Ninety-one women who met the inclusion criteria were interviewed to assess their knowledge of UI. The severity of UI was assessed using Urinary Distress Inventory 6 (UDI-6). Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Sixty-five respondents (70.7%) had poor knowledge of UI. Knowledge of UI was not associated with awareness of UI as a medical condition (p=0.633). The difference in UI severity was associated with the perception of UI as a normal part of aging (p=0.008). Post-menopausal women are poorly informed regarding urinary incontinence. However, knowledge alone might not be adequate to encourage women to seek treatment. Further studies are needed to investigate women’s reasons for not seeking treatment for UI.

Women’s awareness of urinary incontinence

Abstract Introduction. Urinary incontinence consists in an involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra. It affects both women and men, but women get ill more often. Although the morbidity peak falls on perimenopausal age, urinary incontinence can occur at any age. The highest percentage of patients is the elderly population. Aim. Assessment of women’s awareness of urinary incontinence. Materiala and methods. The group of study participants comprised 130 women aged between 18 and 89. The tool used in the study was the authors’ own questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 31 questions, including, among others, demographic questions about age, marital status, education, occupational situation, number of births, number of children as well as definitions, risk factors, prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence. Results. The women subjected to the study self-assessed their state of knowledge on urinary incontinence. The study showed that 37 people (28.5%) assessed their state of knowledge as good, 42 people (32.3%) as sufficient and 51 (39.2%) as insufficient. For 56.15% (n=73) of the surveyed women, the most common source of knowledge about urinary incontinence was non-professional literature (magazines and newspapers). The study showed a statistically significant relationship between knowledge of urinary incontinence and education (Chi square X2=24.472; p≤0.0004). People with higher education had a better knowledge about urinary incontinence. Conclusions. The level of knowledge of the research participants about urinary incontinence is insufficient. A sense of shame and lack of time are the main reasons for low reporting of the UI problem to the doctor or nurse. There is a need to run an educational campaign to make the public aware of treatment options and IU prevention.

Investigation and analysis on the status quo of nurses' knowledge of urinary incontinence and their training needs in the region

Investigation and analysis on the status quo of nurses' knowledge of urinary incontinence and their training needs in the region

Investigation and analysis on the status quo of nurses' knowledge of urinary incontinence and their training needs in the region

Investigation and analysis on the status quo of nurses' knowledge of urinary incontinence and their training needs in the region

Do future healthcare professionals have adequate knowledge about risk factors for stress urinary incontinence in women?

BackgroundStress urinary incontinence worsens living conditions as far as the occupational, social, mental, physical and sexual aspects of a woman’s life. Despite its real impact on the everyday lives of millions of women around the world, this problem is still disregarded and treated only as a discomfort associated with personal hygiene. Could this be due to negligence on the part of medical personnel in this matter and perhaps this lack of knowledge and proper information intended for women with stress urinary incontinence? Implementing educational activities to increase knowledge about urinary incontinence will translate into better educated women and earlier implementation of urinary incontinence treatment in the future. To properly educate women at risk of urinary incontinence, one needs to be familiar with the condition, in particular the risk factors for its development. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the degree of knowledge of students graduating from medical faculties have regarding risk factors for stress urinary incontinence in women and assess where the students’ knowledge of this problem came from.MethodsThe research involved 1581 final year students of medical faculties: nursing and midwifery (258), medicine (432), physiotherapy (402) and other medical (489). The author’s survey was used for the research. The chi2 test was used for analysis.ResultsStudents in faculties of nursing and midwifery, general medicine, physiotherapy, and other medical faculties could correctly list stress urinary incontinence risk factors in 88.8%, 81.7%, 74.4% and 51.9% of their answers respectively (p < 0.01). The most frequently mentioned source of knowledge about stress urinary incontinence was higher level education in 82.6%, 89.8%, 90.0% and 34.4% of the respective groups’ replies (p < 0.001).ConclusionsNursing and midwifery students had the greatest theoretical knowledge of stress urinary incontinence, and lesser knowledge was found among general medicine students, while physiotherapy students and students of other medical faculties had the least theoretical knowledge about risk factors for urinary incontinence. It is advisable that more emphasis be placed on educating students about stress urinary incontinence due to their insufficient knowledge, in particular for future doctors and physiotherapists who will have direct contact with patients.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multimedia Patient Education Tool for Stress Versus Urgency Urinary Incontinence.

The aim of this study was to determine whether there was a difference in patient education when comparing traditional conversation-based patient counseling with multimedia-based patient counseling about stress and urgency urinary incontinence. Patients seeking treatment for urinary incontinence were randomized to traditional, conversation-based counseling from a physician regarding stress and urgency urinary incontinence (control group) or view a video (multimedia) as their counseling (treatment group). A vignette-based assessment of the patient's knowledge of stress and urgency urinary incontinence was administered as a pretest, immediate posttest, and 6- to 8-week delayed posttest. The Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, short form, was used to assess quality of life and was administered at the initial visit and at the 6- to 8-week follow-up call. Patient satisfaction was recorded at the end of the initial visit using a continuous visual analog scale, and health literacy was evaluated using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine-Short Form or Short Assessment of Health Literacy-Spanish. In the 98 participants, immediate posttest scores trended toward significance between the control and treatment groups (P = 0.086). This trend was lost at the delayed posttest (P = 0.122). Both methods of education showed a significant difference between pretest, immediate posttest, and delayed posttest (P < 0.001). There were no demographic differences between groups. Multimedia-based patient education represents an effective method of providing patient education regarding urinary incontinence because those who received video education showed comparable comprehension of this topic when compared with standard physician counseling. Video education can feasibly be used as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, current patient education practices in a urogynecology setting.