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- Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence and Knowledge Among Community-Dwelling Korean Women Aged 55 and Over
- Jin Sun Kim, PhD, RN, Eun Hyun Lee, PhD, RN, Hyung Cheol Park, PhD, MD
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2004;34(4):609-616.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2004.34.4.609
Published online: March 28, 2017
1Chosun University, Department of Nursing, Korea.
2Ajou University, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Korea.
3Dong-gu Health Center, Korea.
Copyright © 2004 Korean Society of Nursing Science
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Abstract
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Purpose
- The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among community-dwelling older women in Korea is not well known. This study examined the prevalence of UI and UI-related knowledge among community-dwelling Korean women aged 55 and over.
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Method
- A cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study was conducted. Data were collected from 276 women aged 55 and over in a metropolitan city using a structured questionnaire.
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Result
- Of 276 respondents, 28.3% (n=78) reported experiencing UI. More than 50% of respondents incorrectly agreed with the statement that UI is the result of normal aging, with only 20.9% realizing that there is an exercise that can control urine leaks when one coughs, sneezes, or laughs. Older women who had sought treatment had higher mean score for UI-related knowledge.
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Conclusion
- This study revealed substantial misconception about UI among community dwelling older women, demonstrating that comprehensive educational programs need to be developed to increase knowledge of UI.
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