The prevalence and effects of urinary incontinence in women working in the Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein

The prevalence and effects of urinary incontinence in women working in the Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein

Urinary incontinence affects 30% of women by the time they reach 50 years of age and continues to increase thereafter. Symptoms vary in severity and adversely impact on the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of affected individuals. By means of a self-administered questionnaire, the study investiga...

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Main Authors: Veronique C. Bailey, Meenakshi Bakaya, Siyabulela H. Jada, Kekeletso E. Khalanyane, Wilhelm J. Steinberg, Gina Joubert, Almereau Prollius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-06-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Subjects:
effects
psychosocial well-being
quality of life
urinary incontinence
women
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/99

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