scholarly journals The prevalence and effects of urinary incontinence in women working in the Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronique C. Bailey ◽  
Meenakshi Bakaya ◽  
Siyabulela H. Jada ◽  
Kekeletso E. Khalanyane ◽  
Wilhelm J. Steinberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Academic Hospital ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Kegel Exercises ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Urinary incontinence affects 30% of women by the time they reach 50 years of age and continues to increase thereafter. Symptoms vary in severity and adversely impact on the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of affected individuals. By means of a self-administered questionnaire, the study investigated the prevalence of urinary incontinence and its effects on the quality of life in women working at the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein in 2007. Pregnant women were not included in the study. One hundred and nine questionnaires were analysed. Participants were 24–62 years of age (mean age 44.4 years). Of these, 27.5% reported symptoms of urinary incontinence. Only one affected individual was younger than 30 years. Three-quarters of affected women rated their symptoms as light to moderate. In 34.6% of the affected women, the condition did not interfere with everyday activities at all, but 11.5% reported severe interference. Information regarding urinary incontinence, precautionary measures, such as Kegel exercises, and its associated psychosocial consequences, should be disseminated to women of all ages.

Effect of Kegel Exercises on Pelvic Floor Muscle Disorders in Prenatal and Postnatal Women - A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Lawer Torgbenu ◽  
Christopher O. Aimakhu ◽  
Emmanuel Komla Senanu Morhe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Disorders ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscles ◽  
Muscle Disorders ◽  
Kegel Exercises ◽  
Postnatal Women

Background: Pelvic floor disorders affect many women globally. Objective: To provide a critical appraisal of the literature on the effects of pelvic floor disorders on the quality of life and functioning of pregnant and postnatal women. Methods: Available literature was reviewed and summarized to discuss the definitions, pelvic floor anatomy, dysfunctions, and the mechanism of the condition, and more specifically, on the strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor muscles. Results: Pelvic floor disorder is an important public health concern because of the high prevalence, deleterious effects on pregnancy, and its outcomes as well as impacts on the health care system. They include genuine urinary incontinence, bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, weakness of the pelvic muscles, weakness of the muscles of the core stability, as well as the prolapse of pelvic organs. Pregnancy and subsequent vaginal delivery are associated causes of pelvic floor muscle disorders. Approximately 60% and 50% of community settlers and residents of nursing homes respectively are affected by urinary incontinence and the numbers increase with hysterectomy. Multiple birth, obesity, chronic coughs, overweight babies, and heavy lifting are associated risk factors. Treatment of pelvic floor muscle disorders should involve an increased physical activity prescription among women diagnosed with weaker pelvic floor muscles, engaging the multidisciplinary team, increasing the quality of life and functioning of women during and after pregnancy. Training aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles is beneficial and prevention of dysfunctions. Conclusion: Structured and well organised pelvic floor muscle training regimen also known as Kegel exercises are important in preventing disorders of the pelvic floor during pregnancy and after delivery.

scholarly journals 126 Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics and Impact on Quality of Life of Older People in Ireland

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Paul Claffey ◽  
Rachel Sullivan ◽  
Rose Anne Kenny ◽  
Triona McNicholas ◽  
Robert Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Older People ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Everyday Activities

Abstract Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the ‘giants’ of gerontological care, associated with early mortality, depression and falls in later life. It is often amenable to treatment, yet clinical experience suggests that older people with urinary incontinence often go undiagnosed and therefore untreated. The aim of this study therefore was to ascertain the prevalence of UI in a large population representative sample of Irish adults ≥50 years; to examine how often participants report UI to healthcare professionals; to profile factors associated with UI and its impact on quality of life (QOL). Methods This study was embedded within the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Participants were a population-representative sample of almost 7,000 Irish adults aged ≥50 years. UI was defined as any involuntary loss of urine from the bladder within the last 12 months, based on the International Continence Society Definition. QOL was measured using the Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation and Pleasure-19 Scale (CASP-19). Results Fifteen % (1,061/6,996) of participants had UI within the last 12 months; 9% (269/3,162) of males and 21% (792/3,834) of females. Almost half (486/1,061) of participants with UI had not reported it to a healthcare professional, with one fifth (240/1,061) reporting UI limited everyday activities. Logistic regression modelling demonstrated UI was associated with advancing age, female sex, alcohol excess, polypharmacy, chronic disease and depression. Linear regression models showed that UI was associated with significantly lower self-rated QOL, as measured by CASP-19 (β =-1.13 (95% CI: -1.69 - -0.57), p <0.001). Conclusion UI affects 1 in 7 people aged ≥50 years. It is closely associated with other geriatric syndromes such as polypharmacy, depression and multimorbidity and impacts significantly on QOL. Despite this, almost half of those with UI do not report symptoms to a healthcare professional, highlighting the need for structured assessment of UI as part of comprehensive age-attuned care.

Effect of home-based Kegel exercises on quality of life in women with stress and mixed urinary incontinence

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Cavkaytar ◽  
M. K. Kokanali ◽  
H. O. Topcu ◽  
O. S. Aksakal ◽  
M. Doğanay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Mixed Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Kegel Exercises ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF KEGEL EXERCISE ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN POST TURP PATIENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Cucuk Rahmadi Purwanto ◽  
Yani Erniyawati ◽  
Susilo Hariyanto ◽  
Hafna Ilmy Muhalla ◽  
Fanni Oviasanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comorbid Condition ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Kegel Exercises

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a comorbid condition that often occurs in post TURP clients. Low urinary incontinence scores were found in post TURP clients who did Kegel exercises. The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of Kegel exercise on urinary incontinence, and quality of life in post- TURP clients. Methods: The study design was a true experiment pre-post test control group design. The sample size was 32 people who were selected by systematic random sampling, consisting of 16 people in the control group and 16 people in the group treatment. The independent variable in this study was Kegel exercise and the dependent variable was quality of life. Data were collected using a quality of life questionnaire with WHOQOL-BREF. Inferential analysis used statistical t-test (Independent t-Test and Paired t-Test), MANOVA with a significance level of α < 0.05. Results: The results showed that: Kegel exercises improve quality of life scores of the significance level p = 0.045. Conclusion: Kegel exercise can build pubococcygeus muscle mass, improve blood circulation, and improve the bulbocavernosus and ischiocavernosus muscles, thereby reducing urinary incontinence, and quality of life for post TURP clients in a wider population by increasing the reach of the study population and increasing monitoring of client exercise

72: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction of Care Among Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Simon Kim ◽  
Rodney L. Dunn ◽  
Edward J. McGuire ◽  
John O.L. DeLancey ◽  
John T. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Population-Level Prevalence, Bother, and Treatment Behavior for Urinary Incontinence in an Eastern European Country: Findings from the LUTS POLAND Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2314
Author(s):  
Mikolaj Przydacz ◽  
Marcin Chlosta ◽  
Piotr Chlosta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Eastern European Country ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Eastern European Countries

Objectives: Population-level data are lacking for urinary incontinence (UI) in Central and Eastern European countries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence, bother, and behavior regarding treatment for UI in a population-representative group of Polish adults aged ≥ 40 years. Methods: Data for this epidemiological study were derived from the larger LUTS POLAND project, in which a group of adults that typified the Polish population were surveyed, by telephone, about lower urinary tract symptoms. Respondents were classified by age, sex, and place of residence. UI was assessed with a standard protocol and established International Continence Society definitions. Results: The LUTS POLAND survey included 6005 completed interviews. The prevalence of UI was 14.6–25.4%; women reported a greater occurrence compared with men (p < 0.001). For both sexes, UI prevalence increased with age. Stress UI was the most common type of UI in women, and urgency UI was the most prevalent in men. We did not find a difference in prevalence between urban and rural areas. Individuals were greatly bothered by UI. For women, mixed UI was the most bothersome, whereas for men, leak for no reason was most annoying. More than half of respondents (51.4–62.3%) who reported UI expressed anxiety about the effect of UI on their quality of life. Nevertheless, only around one third (29.2–38.1%) of respondents with UI sought treatment, most of whom received treatment. Persons from urban and rural areas did not differ in the degrees of treatment seeking and treatment receiving. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence was prevalent and greatly bothersome among Polish adults aged ≥ 40 years. Consequently, UI had detrimental effects on quality of life. Nonetheless, most affected persons did not seek treatment. Therefore, we need to increase population awareness in Poland about UI and available treatment methods, and we need to ensure adequate allocation of government and healthcare system resources.

scholarly journals The Meeting Centre Support Programme: International Evaluation of a Dyadic Intervention in Dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 758-758
Author(s):  
Dorota Szcześniak ◽  
Katarzyna Lion ◽  
Franka Meiland ◽  
Dawn Brooker ◽  
Elisabetta Farina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
User Evaluation ◽  
Great Satisfaction ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract In Europe, 10 million people are living with dementia. Most of them reside in their own home, cared for by their loved ones. As a consequence, there is a great need to provide both, people with dementia and their carers, tailored support. The Dutch Meeting Centres Support Programme (MCSP), adaptively implemented in three European countries within the JPND-MEETINGDEM project, is an excellent example of an effective dyadic psychosocial intervention, which seems to have no cultural barriers. The mixed-methods analysis showed that participant-dyads reported great satisfaction with MCSP. People with dementia experienced improvement of their quality of life, motivation and ability to participate in everyday activities, as well as improvement in their relationship with family members. Carers felt less burdened and highly appreciated the emotional and social support they received. Repeated user evaluation shows that this dyadic support effectively helps people with dementia and their families better deal with dementia.

scholarly journals “I just wear it and I become normal”: a qualitative study of Tanzanian women’s experiences with long-term vaginal pessary use for stress urinary incontinence

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e040009
Author(s):  
Karina Holm Nissen ◽  
Benjamin C Shayo ◽  
Vibeke Rasch ◽  
Gileard G Masenga ◽  
Ditte Søndergaard Linde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Vaginal Pessary ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Long Term Treatment

IntroductionPrevious research has shown that vaginal pessaries are a cost-effective treatment for women worldwide suffering from stress urinary incontinence. However, little is known about African women’s experiences with vaginal pessary use. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of vaginal pessary use among Tanzanian women who had received long-term pessary treatment for stress urinary incontinence.Methods15 semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted over a 2-month period in 2019 with Tanzanian women living in the Kilimanjaro Region who suffered from stress urinary incontinence and who had been using a pessary for at least 18 months. The interview transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe primary motivation for seeking treatment were discomfort from symptoms, social consequences and low quality of life. Perceived benefits from pessary use included improved quality of life with reacquired abilities to perform daily activities, participate in social gatherings, feeling symptom relief and improved sexual relations. Further, some women saw pessary treatment as superior to other locally available treatment options. Perceived barriers for pessary use included shame, husband’s disapproval, limited access to treatment and lack of knowledge among the women as well as healthcare personnel.ConclusionVaginal pessaries are well-perceived as a long-term treatment method among Tanzanian women suffering from stress urinary incontinence. This method may have potential to be implemented large scale in Tanzania if combined with basic health education.

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