Table 6 Non-treatment-seeking behavior on women with symptoms suggestive of OAB in Middle Eastern countries who reported being ‘never treated’ (n = 918)
Not bothered by symptoms | Did not know OAB is treatable | Considered part of normal aging | Could not reach healthcare professional | Other reasons | Missing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Algeria (n = 182), n (%) | 75 (41.2) | 18 (9.9) | 20 (11.0) | 5 (2.7) | 54 (29.7) | 22 (12.1) |
Egypt (n = 263), n (%) | 113 (43.0) | 17 (6.5) | 28 (10.6) | 3 (1.1) | 115 (43.7) | 26 (9.9) |
Jordan (n = 258), n (%) | 140 (54.3) | 5 (1.9) | 16 (6.2) | 0 (0) | 86 (33.3) | 26 (10.1) |
Lebanon (n = 215), n (%) | 119 (55.3) | 3 (1.4) | 13 (6.0) | 2 (0.9) | 65 (30.2) | 36 (16.7) |
Total (n = 918), n (%)a | 447 (48.7) | 43 (4.7) | 77 (8.4) | 10 (1.1) | 320 (34.9) | 110 (12.0) |