Determining the levels of pelvic floor disorders in women diagnosed with urinary incontinence: a mix-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly affects women's quality of life and may contribute to pelvic floor disorders. This study aimed to investigate the impact of UI on pelvic floor disorders through a mixed-methods approach.

Methods

A convergent parallel design was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were collected using the "Global Pelvic Floor Disorders Questionnaire," and semi-structured interviews were conducted for qualitative insights. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, while qualitative data underwent content analysis with MAXQDA Pro 22 software.

Results

Among the participants, 41.7% were diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence, which was associated with the highest level of discomfort. Qual

SUBMITTER: Yalazı RO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827048 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature