Managing women presenting with urinary incontinence: is hardiness significant?

Israfil‐Bayli, Fidan; Lowe, Sheila; Spurgeon, Laura; Toozs‐Hobson, Philip

doi:10.1007/s00192-015-2739-0

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“…This review has focused on adult non-pregnant females, but current scientific literature suggests that childbearing women experience UI similarly. Perinatal incontinence is often normalized ( Avery et al, 2015 ), seen as part of women’s lives ( Melville et al, 2008 ), and a source of stigma, shame ( Israfil-Bayli et al, 2015 ), and loneliness ( Brett, 2021 ). Women’s lack of understanding of bladder health is reinforced by professional neglect and lack of direct inquiry into urinary symptoms, as newborns’ health is often prioritized over women’s wellbeing by health providers and women themselves ( Gutiérrez et al, 2019 ).…”

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The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

2023

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Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a global public health issue. However, there is a limited understanding of the experience of women from underrepresented groups suffering from UI. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine current evidence regarding the experience of women with UI from these groups. Methodology: A systematic search was undertaken to retrieve research studies that answered the research question. Four qualitative research studies were included. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this review. Results: Four themes emerged from this review: the perceived origin of UI, the physical, psychological, and social impact of UI, the impact of culture and religion on UI, and vice versa, and the interaction of women with health services. Discussion: Social determinants of health, such as religion and culture, need to be considered by professionals providing care if women from underrepresented groups experiencing UI are to receive optimal care.

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The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

2023

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“…Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition that causes hygienic and social problems in the individual and may negatively affect the quality of life of women (1). It is estimated that UI affects 200 million individuals globally and will affect more than 423 million people by 2018 (2).…”

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“…"Coping" encompasses all cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses that the individual employs in order to resist and endure the events or factors that create stress for her (12)(13). Clinical guidelines emphasize that the interventions should be patientcentered as individual differences can significantly impact coping mechanisms and treatment outcomes (1). The appropriate coping approach adopted by an individual toward the disease or illness allows them to adapt to their treatment (14).…”

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Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Coping Attitudes in Women With and Without Incontinence in Turkey

DÖNMEZ,

TÜMER,

AKDOLUN BALKAYA

2024

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Aim: Coping strategies are thought to be important in dealing with a problem that affects women's well-being and quality of life, such as incontinence (UI). This study was done to investigate the incidence of UI and coping attitudes in women without and with UI in Turkey. Material and Methods: The descriptive study was carried out with 417 women who were applied in a Healthy Life Center located in Turkey. The study data were obtained using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (Short Form) (ICIQ-SF) and Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (COPE). Results: It was found that 34.8% of women had UI. It was determined that women used more common problem and emotion-focused coping attitudes” which are functional coping attitudes. It was found that women with UI used "withdrawal" which are problem-functional coping attitude "acceptance" which are emotion-functional coping attitude and "denial" and "behavioral disengagement" which are dysfunctional coping attitudes more than women without UI. Conclusion: It was determined that one third of the women had UI and they used more common problem-and emotion-focused coping attitudes. Although urinary incontinence has a chance of being treated, it is a condition that has major physical, psychosocial and economic effects on society, and is often reported to the health institution by women, and treatment is delayed.

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Lack of care? Women's experiences of maternity bladder management

Gutiérrez

Fader

Monga

et al. 2019

British Journal of Midwifery

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Background A healthy urinary system is vital to every woman's life, and the relationship between childbirth and bladder dysfunction has been well documented in the medical literature. Aims To explore women's bladder care experiences during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Methods An exploratory, descriptive research study with nine in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings Thematic analysis showed three themes: ‘muddling through to earn “a badge of honour”’, ‘caring for a baby, but who cares for me?’ and ‘do you speak bladder language?’ with an overarching theme of ‘lack of bladder care’. Women's experiences reflected a lack of understanding, information, and promotion regarding bladder care, aggravated by the use of ambiguous language when professionals communicated with women about bladder health. Conclusions Bladder care was very limited for women during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period although reports of urinary incontinence were frequent. Bladder care could therefore be characterised as ‘lack of bladder care’. Clinicians should become more proactive in delivering information and promoting bladder health during these periods but that attention needs to be paid to communication methods.

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Managing women presenting with urinary incontinence: is hardiness significant?

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Coping Attitudes in Women With and Without Incontinence in Turkey

Lack of care? Women's experiences of maternity bladder management

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