Study to Explore Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Multi-ethnic Refugee Women in Maricopa County, Arizona

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to explore the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among multi-ethnic refugee women in Maricopa County, Arizona, to explore the likelihood of them discussing UI symptoms with their healthcare providers, and to provide education on the topic to this population.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Multi-ethnic refugee women from East African (speaking Somali or Swahili), Middle Eastern (Arabic), and Asian (Burmese) countries.
  • Age 18 years or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently pregnant and/or have given birth in the last 3 months.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Aqsa Khan, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available
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CLS-20506997

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