ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Living with Urinary Incontinence: Potential Risks of Women's Health? A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Female Patients Seeking Care for the First Time in a Specialized Center.
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- A mixed methods systematic literature review of barriers and facilitators to help-seeking among women with stigmatised pelvic health symptoms.BMC women's health · 2024Pooled it
- The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society · 2023Pooled it
- Persuasive Technology in an mHealth App Designed for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Pooled it
- Health-related quality of life among Chinese primary care patients with different lower urinary tract symptoms: a latent class analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2021Trial
- Trials and Tribulations of a Urinary Incontinence Screening Tool.Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2026Article
- Resilience in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Digital health education needs for women with urinary incontinence in Kigali Rwanda, a phenomenological qualitative study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Assessing Quality of Life Among Women with Urinary Incontinence-Medical, Psychological, and Sociodemographic Determinants.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Spanish-Speaking Latinas with Pelvic Floor Disorders: Understanding the Misunderstood.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- Attitudes and Perceptions of eHealth Among Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence and Healthcare Providers: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Review
- Frequency of urinary incontinence and attitudes towards urinary incontinence of women in Mersin, Turkey.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review and case study from Burkina Faso.Frontiers in global women's health · 2024Article
- Barriers and enablers of pelvic floor rehabilitation behaviours in pregnant women with stress urinary incontinence: a qualitative analysis using the theoretical domains framework.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Leveraging A Clinical Dashboard and Process Mappings to Improve Treatment Access and Outcomes for Women Veterans with Urinary Incontinence.AMIA ... Annual Symposium proceedings. AMIA Symposium · 2023Article
- Women's Experiences with Compliance with Pelvic Floor Home Exercise Therapy and Lifestyle Changes for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms: A Qualitative Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- A qualitative study and preliminary model of living with dementia and incontinence at home: beyond containment.Age and ageing · 2022Article
- Psychosocial Experiences of Older Women in the Management of Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- What Influences Women to Adhere to Pelvic Floor Exercises after Physiotherapy Treatment? A Qualitative Study for Individualized Pelvic Health Care.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Article
- Quality of Life of Physically Active and Inactive Women Who Are Older after Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Using a Transobturator Tape (TOT).Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Quality of life among pregnant women with urinary incontinence: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian primary care clinic.PloS one · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundUrinary incontinence (UI) represents a complex problem which commonly affects women and influences their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of a group of women with urinary incontinence.
methodsA qualitative exploratory study. Purposeful sampling was used. Recruited patients were females aged >18 years old with positive symptoms, signs of urinary incontinence, and attending a specialized urinary incontinence center for the first time. We collected data using interviews and participants' personal letters. A thematic analysis was performed.
results18 women participated with a mean age of 47.32 years. Four themes emerged: a) Experiencing uncontrolled urinary leakage, b) Information based on beliefs and myths regarding UI, c) Adapting to change and developing strategies, d) The role of education. Women's experiences were accompanied by feelings of stress and shame. A lack of information regarding UI was found, together with numerous misconceptions. Urinary incontinence triggers many changes in women. Some women may develop feelings of rejection towards their own body. Family involvement during these times is essential for education and promoting healthy sexual practices.
conclusionsThis study highlights the importance of developing educational programs that focus on women's information and education regarding triggering factors and coping strategies.
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