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Table 7 Frequency table of reasons for holding urine in UTI positive participants (N = 214)

From: Comprehensive assessment of holding urine as a behavioral risk factor for UTI in women and reasons for delayed voiding

Reasons for holding urine

UTI

n

%

During long, non-stop travels

190

88.8

Unavailability of toilets

187

87.4

Hesitation to excuse oneself to reach washroom; particularly in mixed gathering

91

42.5

Due to hectic work schedule

93

43.5

Sheer laziness

91

42.5

Sanitary conditions of public toilets are not agreeable

194

90.7