Background: Literature on the prevalence and correlates of urinary incontinence among Nigerian women is limited and the utilization of physiotherapy for its management is unknown. Objective: This study assessed prevalence and correlates of urinary incontinence as well as the utilization of physiotherapy for its management. Materials and Methods: 150 consenting parous women completed a structured questionnaire, investigating socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence of urinary incontinence and utilization of physiotherapy. Data were analyzed using Chi square and logistic regression at the 0.05 α level. Results: Participants’ mean age was 28.08 ± 5.73. 22.7% of the women had urinary incontinence. First childbirth experience at or above 30 years (OR = 29.96), > one previous caesarean birth (OR = 23.84) and > one previous vaginal birth were the major determinants of urinary incontinence. 12.7% were aware of physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence and none (0%) of the affected women had utilized physiotherapy for the management of urinary incontinence. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence is prevalent among parous women in Enugu, Nigeria. First childbirth experience at or beyond 30 years, more than one caesarean and one vaginal births and multiparity were the major determinant factors of urinary incontinence. Women have poor knowledge of the roles of physiotherapy and have not been utilizing its services for the management of urinary incontinence. Health education by women’s health Physiotherapists is necessary and appropriate referrals from other health care providers is recommended.
