The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a global public health issue. However, there is a limited understanding of the experience of women from underrepresented groups suffering from UI. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine current evidence regarding the experience of women with UI from these groups.

Methodology

A systematic search was undertaken to retrieve research studies that answered the research question. Four qualitative research studies were included. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this review.

Results

Four themes emerged from this review: the perceived origin of UI, the physical, psychological, and social impact of UI, the impact of culture and religion on UI, and vice versa, and the in

SUBMITTER: Blanco Gutierrez V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10265309 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature