Objective: To assess the prevalence, severity, and impact of urinary incontinence (UI) in patients receiving HTN therapy.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in six healthcare facilities in District Gujranwala, Pakistan, with 302 participants (aged 40–60) on antihypertensive therapy for at least five years. Using convenience sampling, UI prevalence and severity were assessed using the ICIQ-SF Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS 24.0, with chi-square tests identifying significant associations (p
Key words: Anti-hypertensive drugs, ICIQ UI-SF, middle-aged adults, urinary incontinence.
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