Investigation of the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms, physical activity, and quality of life in overweight and obese women

Mutlu E., KİLOATAR H., Yaman F.

Health Care for Women International, vol.46, no.11, pp.1321-1334, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/07399332.2025.2519473
  • Journal Name: Health Care for Women International
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), EMBASE, Gender Studies Database, MEDLINE, PAIS International, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.1321-1334
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The study was conducted by the authors to investigate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), physical activity, and quality of life (QoL) in obese and overweight women. LUTS were assessed using Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS) and Overactive Bladder Questionnaire-V8 (OAB-V8), QoL using World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale - Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF), and physical activity with International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). CLSS and OAB-V8 scores were significantly higher in overweight and obese compared to those of normal weight (p <.001), while UFAA scores were lower in obese (p =.031). Body mass index was associated with higher CLSS and OAB-V8 scores and lower IPAQ-SF and WHOQOL-BREF Physical and Psychological subscores. Additionally, concordance between CLSS and OAB-V8 scores was highest in obese. A significant association between LUTS, physical activity, and QoL was found in overweight and obese women. With our results, we emphasized the need for interventions as increased BMI is linked to more prevalent LUTS and decreased well-being.