Urinary Incontinence Problems and Coping Strategies in Women
Abstract
Although urinary incontinence (UI) is not life-threatening, it is a common health problem that reduces women’s quality of life. The International Continence Society (ICS) defines UI as the involuntary leakage of urine. Many women may experience UI at any time in their lives. The prevalence of UI in women varies between 5% and 70%. Women with UI mostly do not want to apply to a health institution because of embarrassment or perceiving the problem as a normal situation. There are different ways of treatment and rehabilitation that can improve the quality of life for people with UI problems. UI treatment and support options should be individualized and determined by a healthcare professional, depending on each individual’s symptoms, age, general health, and underlying causes of incontinence. In the field of preventive health services, nurses and family physicians can help individuals in the early period through education and counseling.
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