Table 3 Effect of urinary incontinence subtypes on the quality of life among female participants included in the study (mean ± SD)

Physical activity

Ability to do household chores (cooking, housecleaning, laundry)?

0

0.3 ± 0.6

1.1 ± 0.8

1.1 ± 0.8

1.7 ± 0.8

< 0.001

Physical recreation such as walking, swimming, or other exercise?

0

0.3 ± 0.7

1.3 ± 0.7

1.2 ± 1

1.7 ± 0.8

< 0.001

Travel

Entertaining activities (movies, concerts, etc.)?

0

0.2 ± 0.6

1.2 ± 0.8

1.2 ± 0.9

1.4 ± 0.9

< 0.001

Ability to travel by car or bus more than 30 min from home?

0

0.3 ± 0.7

1.5 ± 0.7

1.4 ± 1.0

1.9 ± 0.8

< 0.001

Social/relationships

Participation in social activities outside your home?

0

0.3 ± 0.7

1.5 ± 0.9

1.4 ± 1.0

1.9 ± 0.8

< 0.001

Emotional health

Emotional health (nervousness, depression, etc.)?

0 + 0.1

0.3 ± 0.8

1.5 ± 1.0

1.4 ± 1.0

2.0 ± 0.8

< 0.001

Feeling frustrated?

0 + 0.1

0.4 ± 0.8

1.6 ± 0.9

1.6 ± 1.1

2.1 ± 0.6

< 0.001

Total score

0.1 + 1.9

50.8 ± 21.9

45.8 ± 21

44.9 ± 26.9

60.1 + 17.1

< 0.001