Table 2 The PRAFAB questionnaire score*

Protection

1. I never use protection for urine loss

2. I sometimes use protection, or I have to change my underwear because of urine loss

3. I normally use protection, or change my underwear several times a day because of urine loss

4. I always have to use protection because of urinary incontinence

Amount

1. The amount of urine loss is just a drop or less

2. Sometimes I loose a trickle

3. The loss of urine is so much that it wets noticeably my protection or clothes

4. The loss of urine is so much that my protection is soaked or leaks

Frequency

Involuntary loss of urine occurs:

1. Once a week or less

2. More than once but less than three times a week

3. More than three times a week, but not every day

4. Every day

Adjustment

Implications of urine loss:

1. I am not hampered in my daily activities

2. I have stopped some activities, such as some sports and physically demanding activities

3. I have stopped most physical activities that caused involuntary loss of urine

4. I almost never go out

Body (or self) image

1. I am not bothered by my urine loss

2. I think urine loss is annoying and troublesome, but I am not greatly bothered by it

3. Urine loss makes me feel dirty

4. I am disgusted by myself because of my urinary incontinence

Total score: