WOMEN'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT INCONTINENCE

Abstract

Introduction. Urinary incontinence (UI) affects about 17%-66% of women. It is a significant problem not only medical, but also reduces the quality of life and may interfere with everyday functioning in society. The aim of the study was to determine the level of knowledge of women in different age groups about urinary incontinence. Materials and methods. The study involved 100 women aged 21-80 (M = 48.4; SD = 17.36; Me = 45.5) from the Ełk poviat in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. The study used the diagnostic survey method, the research tool is an original research survey on women's knowledge about incontinence. The survey consisted of 39 open-ended and closed-ended questions. Results of tehe study. 85% of women came across the term NTM, 13% of women - no. The subjects made a self-assessment in terms of their knowledge of NTM (Fig. 2). 43% of women indicated that they had sufficient knowledge about NTM, slightly less, i.e. 39% considered their level of knowledge to be good. More than half of the respondents (57%) claimed that the shame associated with NTM made it difficult to make a decision about treatment. As many as 90% of the respondents declared that they would like to broaden their knowledge about NTM. Conclusion. Women have a need to broaden their knowledge about NTM. The scale of the problem related to incontinence is high. The subjects consulted NTM with a doctor, but none with a physiotherapist.