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Urinary Incontinence In The Pre-Menopausal Woman And Impact On Quality Of Life, Jacqueline Skene Kirk

Theses & Dissertations

Background

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a medical condition that plagues millions of women worldwide, negatively affecting their quality of life. UI is the involuntary release of urine or what women refer to as having “accidents.” Women suffering from UI often feel embarrassed and become socially isolated. The majority of studies in the literature focus on UI in postmenopausal women. However, very few studies explore the lived experience of living with UI as a premenopausal woman, who are at a time in their lives when they are involved in their careers, having intimate relationships with their partners, and are raising their …