Managing incontinence in low-and middle income-countries: A qualitative case study from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incontinence is a complex health and social issue, which involves the involuntary loss of urine or faeces or both. Individuals with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to incontinence. The management of incontinence has largely been overlooked in low and middle-income settings (LMICs). This study aimed to explore the incontinence management strategies employed by disabled people with severe incontinence and their caregivers in Sindh Province, Pakistan.

Methods

Incontinence management was explored through in-depth interviews with people with incontinence (PWI) and their caregivers, photovoice, and a market survey and product attribute assessment. Data was analysed thematically through inductive coding and evaluated against existing disability and caregiver fra

SUBMITTER: Ansari Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9286225 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature