Women's experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received.

Design

This is a qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews.

Setting

Participants were recruited via five hospitals in the UK, and via social media adverts and communication from charity organisations.

Participants

Women who have experienced anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, either within 7 years of sustaining the injury, or if they identified new, or worsening symptoms of AI at the time of menopause.

Main outcome measures

Main outcomes are experiences of women with anal incontinence following childbirth injury, and missed opportunities within

SUBMITTER: Parsons J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10298771 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature