Table 3 Distribution of responses to each question in the incontinence impact questionnaire, short-form (IIQ-7)a on a four-point Likert scale ranged from 0 to 3 (not at all, slightly, moderately, and greatly)
Has urine leakage (incontinence) affected your: | Not at All n (%) | Slightly n (%) | Moderately n (%) | Greatly n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
“Ability to do household chores” | 120 (39.2) | 101 (33.0) | 63 (20.6) | 22 (7.2) |
“Physical recreation such as walking, swimming, or other exercises?” | 133 (43.5) | 91 (29.7) | 66 (21.6) | 16 (5.2) |
“Entertaining activities (movies, concerts, etc.)?” | 154 (50.3) | 78 (25.5) | 60 (19.6) | 14 (4.6) |
“Ability to travel by car or bus more than 30 min from home?” | 107 (35.0) | 97 (31.7) | 67 (21.9) | 35 (11.4) |
“Participation in social activities outside your home?” | 115 (37.6) | 103 (33.7) | 74 (24.2) | 14 (4.6) |
“Emotional health (nervousness, depression, etc.)?” | 102 (33.3) | 90 (29.4) | 85 (27.8) | 29 (9.5) |
“Feeling frustrated?” | 140 (45.8) | 99 (32.4) | 40 (13.1) | 27 (8.8) |