Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Self Esteem and Quality of Life of Elderly Females Residing in Assisted Living Facilities | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 19, Issue 1, July 2017, Pages 91-108 PDF (568.55 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2017.208335 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Rasha Ahmed Fouad* ; Sarah Ali Hafez | ||
| Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the major problems that has a negative impact on the women's psychological wellbeing and self esteem. It is also one of the threatening factors which can cause withdrawal from social activities and decreased quality of life. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the Impact of urinary incontinence on self esteem and quality of life of elderly females residing in assisted living facilities. Setting: The study was carried out in two of the governmental assisted living facilities (elderly homes) in Alexandria. Subjects: The study included, one hundred elderly females aged 60 years and above, able to communicate effectively, and accept to participate in the study. Tools: Three tools were used; the Socio-demographic and Clinical Data Structured Interview Schedule, the Rosenberg Self- Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Results: The majority of the study females had UI for three years and more. UI affected positively the self esteem and quality of life. Females with lower quality of life were young old, single, house wife, and with inadequate enough income. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence had a great impact on all domains of quality of life of the study females. Shame, embarrassment and / or their belief that UI is a normal part of aging are among the reasons for not seeking help. Recommendations: Educational programs for older adults and their care givers should focus on developing awareness about UI, the importance of seeking advice in order to develop effective coping strategies, increase self esteem, and improve QoL. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Urinary incontinence; Quality of life; Self esteem; Elderly females; nurses' role | ||
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