Toileting Behaviors and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women: A Case-Control Study

This study investigates the relationship between dysfunctional toileting behaviors (TB) and recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTI) in premenopausal women. The authors found that women with RUTI exhibited significantly higher levels of dysfunctional TB, particularly in areas such as place preference and voiding habits, suggesting these behaviors may contribute to the development of RUTI. The findings highlight the need for further research to understand the causal mechanisms and to develop interventions to modify these behaviors.