A New Perspective on the Etiology of Overactive Bladder Syndrome—Could Overactive Bladder Syndrome Be Associated With Altered Perception of Somatic Sensations as a Result of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? A Case-Control Study
International Neurourology Journal, cilt.29, sa.1, ss.48-55, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.5213/inj.2448390.195
- Dergi Adı: International Neurourology Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.48-55
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Overactive bladder, Obsessions, Compulsions, Somatization, Body sensations
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the potential role of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), altered perception of bodily sensations, and somatization in the etiology of overactive bladder (OAB). Methods: A total of 124 participants were included in the study. The case group consisted of 63 female patients diagnosed with OAB, and the control group comprised 61 age-matched healthy females. Demographic data were collected from all participants. All participants completed the OAB Questionnaire-V8 (OABQ-V8), Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire-44 (OBQ-44), Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ), and Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS). Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of age, education, or marital status. The OAB group demonstrated significantly higher scores on the OABQ-V8, OBQ-44, BSQ, and SSAS. Furthermore, the OABQV8 score exhibited a significant positive correlation with the OBQ-44, BSQ, and SSAS scores. Conclusions: This study offers a new perspective on the psychological aspects of OAB, suggesting that OAB symptoms may result from heightened bodily sensations and subsequent somatization associated with OCD.