Screening of overactive bladder syndrome and its relation with insomnia: A public health experience

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndromes are a vital global issue linked to sleep disturbances and insomnia. This survey explores the relationship between these health burden issues and their risk factors. A survey-based study was conducted among Makkah city citizens' in April 2023. A standardized tool of OAB symptom score and Insomnia Severity Index was used to screen participants. The collected data were statistically analyzed using SPSS. Overall, 529 participants were enrolled in this survey with mean = 37.3 and standard deviation = 13.7. Most participants had mild OAB 74.67%, while insomnia represents no clinically significant subtype among the majority 55.39%. About 25.33% of participants had clinical OAB (moderate and severe), while approximately 44.61% had insomnia. Similarly, participants with the mild subtype of OAB show a significant correlation with no clinically significant subtype of insomnia ( ˃ 0.001). Furthermore, participants with moderate OAB were statistically associated with subthreshold insomnia ( ˃ 0.001). Medical attention and public awareness are mandatory for the early detection of OAB and insomnia.