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Kegel Exercise Training Program among Women with Urinary Incontinence
Ahmad H Abu Raddaha1, Elsayeda H Nasr1,2
1Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Kegel exercises, or pelvic floor muscle training, significantly improved urinary incontinence and quality of life in women. Daily practice showed positive correlations with better outcomes, highlighting its effectiveness for this common condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is a prevalent global condition affecting one in three women, often accompanied by a social stigma.
- Pelvic floor muscle training, commonly known as Kegel exercises, is a primary physical therapy intervention for stress and urge incontinence.
- The impact of urinary incontinence extends beyond physical symptoms, affecting emotional well-being, social participation, and overall quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Kegel exercise training program for women experiencing urinary incontinence.
- To assess the correlation between daily Kegel exercise practice and improvements in urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life.
- To identify demographic and physiological factors associated with urinary incontinence in the study population.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 292 women with urinary incontinence at outpatient gynecological clinics in Port Said, Egypt.
- An interview questionnaire was used to gather information on urinary incontinence, quality of life, and relevant demographic/physiological factors.
Main Results:
- Daily Kegel exercise practice demonstrated a positive correlation with improvements in urinary incontinence and quality of life.
- Urinary incontinence showed significant positive correlations with increasing age, respiratory rate, and body mass index.
- Significant negative correlations were found between urinary incontinence and being single, as well as increasing pulse rate.
Conclusions:
- The Kegel exercise training program resulted in substantial improvements in urinary incontinence and quality of life among participating women.
- Kegel exercises are an effective intervention for managing urinary incontinence and enhancing the well-being of affected women.
- Understanding the correlations with age, BMI, and other factors can inform targeted interventions for urinary incontinence management.
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