Incontinência urinária de esforço em mulheres adultas: caracterização epidemiológica e restrição da participação social segundo a CIF – revisão integrativa.

Abstract

Introduction: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition that can affect different dimensions of women’s lives, going beyond the physiological aspects related to involuntary urine leakage. Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence regarding the epidemiological characterization of SUI in adult women and its relationship with restrictions in social participation, considering the perspective of the International Classification of Functioning,  Disability and Health (ICF). Materials and Methods: This is an integrative literature review conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, and Virtual Health Library databases, including studies published between 2022 and 2026. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, five studies comprised the final sample. Results: The results demonstrated that SUI has repercussions on quality of life, social participation, sports activities, sleep, perceived stress, and the performance of daily activities. Factors associated with the occurrence and severity of symptoms were also identified, such as overweight, obstetric history, constipation, and family history. Conversely, greater self-efficacy in performing pelvic floor muscle exercises was associated with lower symptom severity and less functional impact. Conclusion: SUI should be understood from a multidimensional perspective, considering its physical, emotional, functional, and social effects. The use of the ICF promotes a broader assessment of the condition, contributing to strategies for prevention, screening, treatment, and promotion of women’s social participation.