Abstract
Objective: To study risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI) in pregnant
women in six health facilities in the city of Ouahigouya. Methodology: We
conducted a cross-sectional, analytical observational study from May 1 to Au
gust 30, 2023 in six health facilities in the city of Ouahigouya. Binary logistic
regression was used to identify risk factors associated with UTI. Results: The
prevalence of UI was 39.3%. The mean age of incontinent women was 26.5 ±
6.2 years, with extremes of 18 and 44 years. Stress UI (55%) was the most fre
quent type. On univariate analysis, age over 25 (OR = 2.6), multiparity (OR =
2.8), number of gestures, body mass index greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2
(OR = 2.1), infantile enuresis (OR = 2.6), recurrent urinary tract infections
(OR = 2.6), previous vaginal delivery (OR = 14.5) and third trimester of preg
nancy (OR = 1.7) significantly increased the risk of UTI. Independent risk fac
tors were previous vaginal delivery (OR = 17.6), previous caesarean section
(OR = 5.2), third trimester of pregnancy (OR = 2.01), body mass index greater
than or equal to 25 kg/m2 (OR = 2.09) and coffee consumption (OR = 4.5).
Conclusion: UTI is highly prevalent in pregnant women. Obstetrical parame
ters are strongly associated with the risk of UTI during pregnancy.
Keywords
Urinary Incontinence, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Burkina Faso

Urinary Incontinence, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Burkina Faso