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Prevalence of nocturia in a Korean population aged 40 to 89 years

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Author(s)
Myung-Soo ChooJa Hyeon KuChoal Hee ParkYou Sik LeeKyu-Sung LeeJeong Gu LeeWon-Hee Park
Keimyung Author(s)
Park, Choal Hee
Department
Dept. of Urology (비뇨의학)
Journal Title
Neurourology and Urodynamics
Issued Date
2008
Volume
27
Issue
1
Keyword
nocturiaquality of lifeprevalenceepidemiologysurvey
Abstract
Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of nocturia in Korea, to examine the relationship
between nocturia and demographic variables, and to determine the impact of nocturia on daily living. Methods: A
national telephone survey using quota sampling methods was conducted in Korea. The clinically validated
computer-assisted telephone interview approach was used for the survey. Results: Of 2005 subjects (1,005 women
and 1,000 men) interviewed, 33.5% reported voiding once per night and 48.2% twice or more per night. Nocturia
increased with age among both genders and was more common among young women than young men. In all
subjects, multivariate analysis indicated that female gender, older age and an overweight condition were
independent risk factors. Body mass index was associated with an increased likelihood of nocturia in male but not
in female subjects. In female subjects, the likelihood of at least one night-time void was related to delivery number
(odds ratio 1.17, 95% confidence interval 1.04–1.32). An impact of nocturia on daily life was reported by 14.6% of
subjects and only 3.8% (4.0% of men and 3.7% of women) sought medical care. Commonly reported reasons for not
seeking medical care were the belief that nocturia is a normal consequence of aging or is not a disease (92.8% of
subjects reporting an impact of nocturia on daily life). Conclusions: Although nocturia is highly prevalent
in the Korean population, it has only a minor impact on daily living, and few individuals seek medical care. Our
study provides a valuable insight into the need for tailored nocturia education addressed to the population who view
the condition as trivial. Neurourol. Urodynam. 27:60–64, 2008. 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Key words: nocturia; quality of life; prevalence; epidemiology; survey
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
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Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Myung-Soo Choo et al. (2008). Prevalence of nocturia in a Korean population aged 40 to 89 years. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 27(1), 60–64. doi: 10.1002/nau.20458
Type
Article
ISSN
0733-2467
DOI
10.1002/nau.20458
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/33557
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