Quality of Life Among Adult Women with Urinary Incontinance

Abstract

W HO recognizes incontinence as an international health concern, it impact on lifestyle, avoidance of activities, depression, isolation, embarrassment, impact on marital sexual relationships, Increased dependence on caregivers, discomfort and skin irritation, interference with prayers and purity. Urinary incontinence prevalence in Egypt, 1,652 women, age > 20, Community (Assiut), Prevalence, 54.8 % (Urge 15 %, Stress 14.8 %, Mixed 25 %) (El-Azab et al., 2007). Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life in adult woman with urinary incontinence through: 1. Determine the characteristics (type and degree) of urinary incontinence in adult women with urinary incontinence 2. Identify the affect of urinary incontinence on quality of life of woman with urinary incontinence. 3. Determine the affect the socio-demographic characteristics of women with urinary incontinence on quality of life.