The need for patient education in the prevention of incontinence in women
Keywords:
incontinence, prevention, educationAbstract
Introduction: Incontinence is the most common disease, especially in women. Due to it’s troublesome symptoms, incontinence has a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient.
Aim: The aim of this study is to estimate and recognize the need for education among woman in the area of the prevention of incontinence.
Material and methods: The research was conducted using 179 women with an average age of 47,1 years, living in Leżajsk, Lubaczów and the surrounding communities. Our method of research consisted of a multiple choice questionnaire, prepared by the author, which evaluated the level of knowledge concerning the prevention of incontinence, as well as the patients level of interest in a deeper knowledge and the form of education.
Results: 61.5% of respondents exhibited a problem with incontinence, which occurred mostly when lifting heavy objects, doing physical activity, and while coughing, laughing or sneezing. Respondents showed a very low level of medical knowledge about the factors which cause incontinence. Respondents with a university education (80.95%) compared with respondents with an occupational education (54,55%) and an ordinary school education, more often believed that incontinence was a disease which can be treated. Among respondents, 75 % said that they would like to increase their knowledge of the disease.
Conclusion: The prevalence of incontinence is showing a resistance to preventive measures. There is a need for patient education concerning incontinence and patient behavior modification.
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