Table 1

General risk factors for rugby-related stress urinary incontinence in symptomatic and asymptomatic players (% (n); means±SD)

Risk factorLevelSymptomaticAsymptomatic
SmokingNo88% (152)88% (197)
Yes12% (20)12% (27)
Incomplete emptying after bowel movementNo43% (74)61% (136)
Yes57% (98)39% (88)
Pain during sexNo48% (82)45% (100)
Yes43% (74)48% (107)
N/A9% (16)8% (17)
Caffeine intakeNone17% (30)21% (48)
Caffeinated drinks77% (133)77% (172)
Decaffeinated drinks5% (9)2% (4)
Fizzy drinksNone39% (67)46% (103)
Fizzy drinks49% (84)45% (100)
Sparkling12% (21)9% (21)
Body mass indexMean30.2±8.527.3±6.3
Given birthNo38% (66)87% (194)
Yes62% (106)13% (30)
Time to return to play following childbirth (weeks)Mean108±15788±112