Understanding the role of culture in shaping attitudes and beliefs on urinary incontinence: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among older adults with adverse consequences to health and well-being. Shame, stigma and cultural perspectives can prevent treatment-seeking behaviour. Although there is an abundance of studies in the health research literature that explore the physiological basis of UI, there is limited evidence on the role culture plays in shaping knowledge of, attitudes to and beliefs about UI. This review aims to answer what is known about the role of culture in shaping the attitudes and beliefs on UI to identify gaps in the literature and direct future research.

Methods and analysis

The Joanna Briggs Institute method for scoping reviews will be used to conduct the review, in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemat

SUBMITTER: Panesar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature