The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and its associated risk factors among male university students

Gan, Xinyi (2024) The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and its associated risk factors among male university students. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

Background: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) arise from dysfunction in the bladder, urinary sphincter, urethra, or prostate and include voiding and storage symptoms. While more common in adult males, LUTS can affect anyone and is linked to risk factors like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Early diagnosis is vital for prevention and better outcomes. However, no studies have explored the prevalence and risk factors of LUTS among male university students in Malaysia. Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and its associated risk factors among male university students. Methods: A self-developed questionnaire that consists of 6 sections and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Module (ICIQ-MLUTS) was distributed to participants. The study was conducted online through Google Forms. The study used Microsoft Excel for data collection and data coding, which was followed by using SPSS version 27.0 to analyze the data collected. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. The Chi-Square Test was used to determine the association between LUTS and its associated risk factors. Results: The total participants were 264 male university students. There was a total of 228 (86.4%) of participants who were concluded to have LUTS. Chi�square values of some effects were calculated to be p<0.05, including alcohol use, duration and amount of cigarette or vape smoke, vigorous physical activity, daily walking, and time spent sitting on a weekday. Conclusion: This current study concluded there was a high prevalence of LUTS among male university students. The study also showed that there were significant association between LUTS and some risk factors. These findings suggest that LUTS is prevalent in younger populations, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Keywords: LUTS, Associated risk factors, Male, University students

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