Real and Perceived Barriers to Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Nulliparous Women
Date Approved
1998
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Physical Therapy (M.S.)
Degree Program
Physical Therapy
Abstract
The incidence of urinary incontinence (UI) in women has been estimated to be as high as 50%, and ranges from 17-52% in nulliparous women (women who have never been pregnant). The purpose of this study was to describe real and perceived barriers for UI affected women to seeking evaluation and treatment. Seventeen women were interviewed. 410 surveys were sent to women living in Southern Michigan to identify participants. Twenty-one met the inclusion criteria and seventeen were purposively interviewed regarding their experiences with UI. Themes were identified and generated to increase awareness of attitudes toward UI.
ScholarWorks Citation
Kudwa, Roxanne R. and Thompson, Kelli J., "Real and Perceived Barriers to Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Nulliparous Women" (1998). Masters Theses. 399.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/399
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