Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8257849 | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The women's experiences of living with urinary incontinence have been presented in terms of three main themes: disruption of normal functioning, self-imposed restriction, and feelings of despair. Disruption of normal functioning meant emotional, spiritual, physical, and daily life disruption. Self-imposed restriction meant suppression of delights and needs and avoidance of social interactions. Feelings of despair referred to predictions of a bad and dark future of living with urinary incontinence, ambiguity, and hopelessness. The meaning of living with UI has been considered a 'stain in life'. Health care providers should be familiar with the different manifestations of urinary incontinence for early diagnosis and prevention of the negative effects of this condition to improve quality of life. In addition, symbolic interactionism theory can help health care providers to understand the meaning of urinary incontinence for women.
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Authors
Tengku Aizan Hamid, Minoo Pakgohar, Rahimah Ibrahim, Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi,