Profile of Risk Factors in the Development of Urinary Incontinence in Females

Objectives: This study surveyed a sample of 39 women to identify risk factors and prevalence of urinary incontinence. Respondents were divided into groups based on continence status to see how they differ in terms of risk factors. Methods: The 28-item questionnaire was developed from a review of the literature. An anonymous postal survey was performed. Of the 39 women who responded (response rate 79%), the incidence of incontinence was 51.3%. The mean age reporting incontinence was 43 years. Obstetric factors were of primary significance in the development of urinary incontinence in females. A familial history of incontinence was reported by 35.9 of the respondents. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence is a tremendously under-reported problem, with multiple risk factors.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Nursing

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nursing

Year

1998

Author dc:creator

• Johanns, Sharon Kay

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kathryn Hope

• Nursing

Statement dc:rights

• © Sharon Kay Johanns

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/895

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1896