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1/2023
vol. 27 abstract:
Research paper
Assessment of knowledge level of women with urinary incontinence – a single-center online study
Karolina Siewier
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,
Anna Kubsik-Gidlewska
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Physiotherapy Review, 2023, 27(1), 75-83
Online publish date: 2023/03/29
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Introduction:
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a widespread chronic disease that causes embarrassment and shame among patients and can affect between 17 to 60% of the population. It can alter the quality of life and cause physical and mental discomfort. Not all women are aware of urogynecological physiotherapy when a physiotherapy visit is recommended after each pregnancy. Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the level of knowledge of women with urinary incontinence. Material and methods: A group of 189 women participated in the study. There was a questionnaire used which was placed on different websites. Results: Although women's knowledge level of urinary incontinence can be considered good, almost half of the respondents have not been to a specialist in relation to this issue. Many women feel embarrassed when experiencing urine loss. Frequently, these feelings accompany patients for several years. Conclusions: Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing problem for some women, making them reluctant to seek help from a specialist. Expanding preventive and educational initiatives regarding urinary incontinence is important to increase patients’ awareness. keywords:
urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, incontinence, pelvic floor muscles, urogynecological physiotherapy |