Impact of sociodemographic status and UTI symptoms on women's health-seeking and management in England: findings from an e-survey conducted during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Except for reduced prescribing if a woman had dysuria and frequency, antibiotic prescribing followed an expected pattern, aligning generally with national guidance. Symptom severity and the likelihood of systemic infection likely influenced care-seeking and prescribing. Sexual intercourse and childbirth may be key times to target women with messages about UTI prevention.