Prevalence of urinary incontinence and associated factors in crossfit practitioners: A cross-section study in Brazil

Abstract

Objectives: The objective was to identify the prevalence of urinary incontinence and the associated factors in CrossFit practitioners. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 235 CrossFit practitioners from Brazil. Urinary incontinence was investigated using an instrument created by the authors based on the 3IQ questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence in CrossFit practitioners was 9.7%. However, it was observed that the female sex is associated with factors present in the practice of CrossFit. Conclusion: The prevalence of urinary incontinence among CrossFit practitioners is low, yet it is essential to create strategies and actions that promote pelvic health and prevent urinary incontinence in CrossFit practitioners in Brazil. High-intensity interval training such as CrossFit promotes the improvement of physical fitness, but some movements can lead to urinary incontinence. The objective was to identify the prevalence of urinary incontinence and the associated factors in CrossFit practitioners. A cross-sectional study with 235 CrossFit practitioners from Brazil. Urinary incontinence was investigated using an instrument created by the authors based on the 3IQ questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in CrossFit practitioners was 9.7%. However, it was observed that the female sex is associated with factors present in the practice of CrossFit. The prevalence of urinary incontinence among CrossFit practitioners is low, yet it is essential to create strategies and actions that promote pelvic health and prevent urinary incontinence in CrossFit practitioners in Brazil.