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This research delves into the intricate relationship between HTN and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), acknowledging the multifaceted nature of these conditions and their potential impact on individuals\u2019 quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n \n This cross-sectional study, conducted in Nablus, Palestine, employed convenient sampling to recruit hypertensive patients from the Ministry of Health clinics between September and December 2023. The inclusion criterion involved confirmed hypertensive patients, while the exclusion criterion included individuals with specific health conditions. The collected data included demographic, comorbidity, and lifestyle factor data. The study utilized the urogenital distress inventory 6 (UDI-6) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ)-7 short forms to assess urinary distress symptoms and the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life. All the statistical analyses, including Pearson, Chi-square, Fisher\u2019s exact, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests, were performed with various tests for significance, and the significance level was set at\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Among the 351 participants meeting the inclusion criteria, females (62.1%) and married individuals (83.5%) were the predominant participants. The majority were aged 58\u201367 (42.5%), had a high school education (39.0%), and had a body mass index (BMI) of 30\u201334.9 (30.2%). Significant correlations were found between UDI-6 scores and sex, age, marital status, education level, employment status, and comorbidities. The IIQ-7 score was significantly correlated with female sex, marital status, age, comorbidities, duration of HTN, employment status, and education level. Both the UDI-6 and IIQ-7 scores revealed considerable impacts on urinary symptoms and quality of life. A significant negative correlation (r = \u22120.579) between the IIQ-7 score and UDI-6 score emphasized the interconnectedness of urinary distress symptoms and their impact on quality of life (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of LUTS and their profound effects on hypertensive patients\u2019 well-being.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Our study revealed a significant association between HTN and LUTS, especially among females and specific demographic groups. This emphasizes the need for comprehensive management. 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