scholarly journals Urinary incontinence 6 weeks to 1 year post-partum: prevalence, experience of bother, beliefs, and help-seeking behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi F. A. Moossdorff-Steinhauser ◽  
Bary C. M. Berghmans ◽  
Marc E. A. Spaanderman ◽  
Esther M. J. Bols
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Childbirth Experience ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
One Year

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis Post-partum, women often experience urinary incontinence (UI). However, the association between experienced UI bother and UI beliefs and help-seeking behavior is less known. Therefore, we aim to investigate the prevalence of self-reported UI, the level of experienced bother and beliefs, to explain help-seeking behavior for UI in women in the Netherlands from 6 weeks to one year post-partum. Methods A digital survey among post-partum women, shared on social media, was used for recruitment. The survey consists of: 1. demographic variables, 2. International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), 3. ICIQ Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ-LUTSqol), and 4. questions on beliefs and help-seeking behavior. For analysis, descriptive statistics and the independent samples t-test were used to determine differences between help- and non-help-seekers. Results 415 women filled in the survey. The mean age was 30.6 years (SD 4.0, range 21–40) of which 48.2% was primiparous. The overall prevalence of UI was 57.1% (95% confidence interval (CI) (52.3–61.8)). Primiparous women reported a statistically significantly lower overall prevalence than multiparous women, 52.0% and 61.9% respectively (p = .043). UI was reported as bothersome in 38% of women, 25% of all women sought help. Help-seeking women showed significantly higher scores for bother, measured by the ICIQ-UI SF, than non-help seekers (p = .001). Conclusions More than half of all post-partum women in the Netherlands from 6 weeks to one year post childbirth experience UI (57.1%), 38% classified their UI as bothersome. In total 25% of UI women sought professional help.

scholarly journals Urinary incontinence during pregnancy: prevalence, experience of bother, beliefs, and help-seeking behavior

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi F. A. Moossdorff-Steinhauser ◽  
Bary C. M. Berghmans ◽  
Marc E. A. Spaanderman ◽  
Esther M. J. Bols
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Pregnancy And Delivery ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Level Of Experience

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis Pregnancy and delivery are thought to induce urinary incontinence (UI), but its clinical impact is less known. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of self-reported UI, level of experience of bother, and beliefs to gain a greater understanding of help-seeking behavior in adult pregnant women. Methods A digital survey shared on social media was used for recruitment. The survey consists of: (1) demographic variables, (2) International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), (3) ICIQ Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ-LUTSqol), and (4) questions on beliefs and help-seeking behavior. For analysis, descriptive statistics and the independent samples t-test were used to determine differences between help- and non-help-seekers. Results Four hundred seven women were eligible for data analysis. The prevalence of UI rises from 55.1% in the first to 70.1% in the third trimester, with an overall prevalence of 66.8%. Nearly 43.0% of the respondents reported UI occurring once a week or less; 92.5% of women lost a small amount; 90% reported slight to moderate impact on quality of life. Only 13.1% of the respondents sought help for their UI. The main reasons for not seeking help were: minimal bother and the idea that UI would resolve by itself. Help-seeking women showed significantly higher scores than non-help-seeking women regarding ICIQ-UI SF (p < 0.001), ICIQ-LUTSqol (p ≤ 0.001), and interference in daily life (p < 0.001). Conclusions During pregnancy, UI affects two out of three women, but only one in eight women sought professional help. Non-help-seeking women experience less bother.

Abstaining, Excessive Drinking, Binge Drinking, and Help-Seeking Behavior Among Turks in The Netherlands

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aafje Dotinga ◽  
Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden ◽  
Willem Bosveld ◽  
Henk F. L. Garretsen
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Excessive Drinking ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Women With Diabetes: Understanding Urinary Incontinence and Help Seeking Behavior

2010 ◽  
Vol 184 (4) ◽  
pp. 1402-1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashmi M. Doshi ◽  
Stephen K. Van Den Eeden ◽  
Michelle Y. Morrill ◽  
Michael Schembri ◽  
David H. Thom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Help Seeking Behavior of Turkish Women with Urinary Incontinence; A Single Center Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Seyhan Sönmez ◽  
Ersen Eraydın ◽  
Yalçın Arıcan ◽  
Ferhan Sönmez
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Consultation Rate ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seeking Behavior

<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> The aim of this study was to determine the patient and UI-related factors affecting help seeking behavior of Turkish women with undiagnosed urinary incontinence</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted on 490 female patients aged &gt; 18 years old and were seen in general gynecology outpatients’ clinic of Denizli State Hospital. According to referral complaint and results of UDI-6 questionnaire, the participants were classified into 3 groups: Group A: Help seeker patient, Group B: Non help seeker patient and Group C: Continent patient.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Overall UI prevelance was 24%. Nearly two thirds ( 67% ) of the UI patients do not complaint about their UI symptoms unless they were asked specifically about UI. Consultation rate increased with age, duration of incontinence, menopause and the severity of UI. After logistic regression analyses, only increasing age, UDI-6 score and severity (SSS) were found to be associated independently with help seeking behavior.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed that, older, more bothered and severe UI patients visit physician and seek medical help. Still nearly half of women who are suffering from clinically significant UI remain undiagnosed and untreated. Regardless the visiting reason if its asked specifically for UI symptoms by using simple questionnaires, we can reveal and diagnose this patients’ group that is suffering from UI but yet keeps it disguise .</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Urinary incontinence, help seeking behavior, undiagnosed urinary incontinence</p>

scholarly journals Does mental health literacy influence help-seeking behavior in medical students?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Nandini Amithya Pramesi Lumaksono ◽  
Pudji Lestari ◽  
Azimatul Karimah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Good Attitude

Introduction: Medical students are experiencing uncertainty in finding the appropriate help for their mental health problems. When they finally decide to seek help, some of them are already in a mental crisis. The suitable indicator for early identification of mental disorder is mental health literacy. Mental health literacy also functions as a tool to decrease stigma towards people with mental illness and to improve help-seeking behavior. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of mental health literacy to help-seeking behavior and to describe mental health literacy and help-seeking behavior of the medical students.Methods: The study design was observational analytical. Participants filled demographic data and answered questionnaire via an online file sharing platform. The questionnaires used in this study were Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Short Form (ATSPPH-SF). The influence of mental health literacy to help-seeking behavior was analyzed using logistic regression analysis.  Results: The respondents were 60 medical students. No differences of literacy and attitude were found across the admission years. Overall, the students had good literacy and attitude. Students showed lower scores in the MHLS attributes containing ideas about self-treatments, confidentiality, social distance, and reliance on self. Being literate in the total score of MHLS did not influence on having a good attitude in ATSPPH-SF (p=0.303). Only by being literate in attitudes that promote recognition and help-seeking, the students showed a good attitude in ATSPPH-SF (p-value=0.027).  Conclusion: There was no influence on mental health literacy to help-seeking behavior.

Predictors and reasons for help-seeking behavior among women with urinary incontinence

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Schreiber Pedersen ◽  
Gunnar Lose ◽  
Mette Terp Høybye ◽  
Martina Jürgensen ◽  
Annika Waldmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior
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