Urinary Incontinence: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevalence among Older Argentine Females
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Argentine women 65 years of age and older regarding urinary incontinence (UI). Methods: A cross-sectional study of 238 community-dwelling Argentine women 65 years of age and older was conducted in San Justo, Argentina. Data were collected by in-person interviews. Results: Regarding knowledge, 232 (97.5%) of the women surveyed were familiar with the term urinary incontinence, but 152 (63.9%) falsely believed that UI is a normal part of aging and 163 (68.5%) did not know about pelvic exercises or a surgical option to treat UI. A total of 106 (44.5%) women reported symptoms of UI. Discussion: Older Argentine women are misinformed about UI. Interventions are necessary to increase their knowledge and healthcare seeking behaviors.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014