Prevalence Of Urinary Incontinence And Its Impact On Quality Of Life Among Multiparous Women In Puducherry
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Urinary incontinence, quality of life, multiparous womenAbstract
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies urinary incontinence (UI) a major health problem. The International Continence Society defines the term of UI as the involuntary loss of urine, which is objectively demonstrable and that is a social and hygienic problem. This is a common, and heartbreaking disorder that kills 16-32% of the general population with severe depression, robbing them of their quality of life. UI can be especially prevalent in women, with a current prevalence of between 8% and 45% according to various studies.
Objective: To find out the Prevalence of Urinary incontinence and impact on quality of life among multiparous women.
Methods: The quasi experimental study was carried out at the department of gynecological OPD at MGMCRI. 100 participants were selected of Urinary incontinence and impact on quality of life among multiparous women questionnaire were given to them and included in the study.
Results: This study results shows that mild incontinence(28%),moderate incontinence ( 43%),severe incontinence (29%).are having urinary incontinence and impact on quality of life among multiparous women.
Conclusion: There is significant impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life. Further efforts are to be done to improve the quality of life and minimizing the urinary incontinence by pursuing them for treatment.
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