Urinary incontinence among women in sub-Saharan Africa – an overview
Urinary Incontinence, the uncontrolled or involuntary loss of urine, is a prevalent condition among women that is frequently underdiagnosed and underreported, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The social stigma attached to urinary incontinence contributes to low presentation rates for care,...
Main Authors: | Chidimma A. Omeke, Charles E. Azuka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Urology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fruro.2023.1289421/full |
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