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Urinary incontinence. Impact on working women
S T Fitzgerald1, M H Palmer, S J Berry
1Johns Hopkins University, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Summary
Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 21% of working women, causing fatigue and distress. Management strategies include fluid limitation and voiding schedules, with implications for occupational health nursing.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Urology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) impact on working women is under-researched.
- Working women are often perceived as healthy, overlooking potential health issues like UI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and impact of UI among full-time employed women.
- To identify self-management strategies used by incontinent working women.
- To explore the effects of UI on the professional lives of women.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 1,113 full-time employed women aged 18 and older.
- Data collection on UI experience, demographics, and impact on work.
- Analysis of open-ended responses regarding UI's effects on working life.
Main Results:
- 21% of surveyed women reported experiencing UI at least monthly.
- Incontinent women were older and had a higher BMI than continent women.
- Common management strategies included disposable products, fluid restriction, and voiding schedules.
- Reported impacts included sleep interference, fatigue, embarrassment, concentration difficulties, and emotional distress.
Conclusions:
- UI is a significant issue affecting a substantial portion of working women.
- The condition negatively impacts work performance, well-being, and concentration.
- Nurses play a crucial role in assessing, educating, and managing UI in the occupational setting.
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