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Urinary incontinence affects women physically, socially and economically; is a common health problem that deteriorates quality of life. Apart from pregnancy and delivery itself, maternal age, parity, previous birth history, body mass index and presence of pre-pregnancy UI are risk factors for UI during pregnancy. In this study, the prevalence and risk factors of UI in nulliparous pregnant women were investigated. Material-Method: Nulliparous pregnant women aged between 18-45 years who were admitted to the Gynecology and Obstetrics outpatient clinics of between March 1 and December 30, 2017 were included in the study. ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form) was filled with face-to-face interview. Demographic data and ICIQ-SF scores were evaluated. Results: In this study, the prevalence of UI in nulliparous pregnant women was found to be 15.9%. ICIQ-SF total scores were significantly higher in patients >30 years (p <0,05). The ICIQ-SF total scores of the patients with a history of childhood enuresis and incontinence were significantly higher than those without a history of incontinence (p <0,05). When ICIQ-SF total scores were compared with the gestational period, ICIQ-SF total scores of the third trimester and the first trimester were found to be statistically significant (p <0,05). Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of UI in nulliparous pregnant women was found to be 15.9%. The prevalence of urinary incontinence increases with the gestational week. Childhood enuresis and history of urinary incontinence are risk factors for urinary incontinence.

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