Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence and Knowledge Among Community-Dwelling Korean Women Aged 55 and Over.
10.4040/jkan.2004.34.4.609
- Author:
Jin Sun KIM
1
;
Eun Hyun LEE
;
Hyung Cheol PARK
Author Information
1. Chosun University, Department of Nursing, Korea. jinsun@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Urinary Incontinence;
Older Women;
Knowledge
- MeSH:
Age Distribution;
*Aged/psychology/statistics & numerical data;
Aged, 80 and over;
Aging;
Attitude to Health;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Educational Status;
Exercise Therapy;
Female;
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice;
Humans;
Korea/epidemiology;
Middle Aged;
Needs Assessment;
Patient Education as Topic/*standards;
Prevalence;
Questionnaires;
Residence Characteristics;
Risk Factors;
Self Care;
Socioeconomic Factors;
Urban Population/statistics & numerical data;
*Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology/etiology/prevention & control;
Women/*education/psychology
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2004;34(4):609-616
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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. 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. 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. 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.
