Background: Paralympic sport is sport adapted to include people with disabilities. In sports in
general, due to the characteristics of the level of performance, health problems are prevalent
and urinary incontinence can be one of them. However, there is little epidemiological data in
the literature on such alterations in para-athletes. Aim: To verify the prevalence of urinary
incontinence symptoms in paralympic athletes. Material and Methods: This was an
observational, cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive epidemiological study of
paralympic athletes from all disciplines. Data was collected using an electronic form that
included an ICF, sociodemographic data, the International Consultation on Incontinence
Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI Short Form) and the International Consultation on Incontinence
Questionnaire Overactive Bladder (ICIQ-OAB). Results: The prevalence of urinary
incontinence in the sample (n=95) was 47.36%, with moderate severity (40.00%) and an impact
on quality of life averaging 7±3
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