# Stressors and bathroom behaviors associated with urinary incontinence in nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

## TL;DR

Nurses during the pandemic experienced urinary incontinence due to stress and lack of bathroom breaks, suggesting policy changes could help.

## Contribution

The study links work stress and bathroom break limitations to urinary incontinence in nurses during the pandemic.

## Key findings

- Inability to take breaks led to premature and delayed voiding.
- High prevalence of stress and urge incontinence was observed.
- Policy changes could promote healthier toileting behaviors.

## Abstract

An inability to take breaks contributed to premature and delayed voiding with a high prevalence of stress and urge incontinence. Nurse leaders can implement policies to promote healthy toileting behaviors.