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Managing incontinence: women's normalizing strategies

M M Skoner, M J Haylor

    Health Care for Women International
    |November 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Women experiencing urinary incontinence prioritize feeling normal by self-managing their condition. They normalize incontinence through personal experiences and delaying medical advice to maintain their perceived lifestyle.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Sociology
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence significantly impacts women's quality of life.
    • Understanding women's lived experiences with incontinence is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore women's strategies for managing urinary incontinence.
    • To understand the social and personal factors influencing women's self-management of incontinence.

    Main Methods:

    • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
    • Data were collected and analyzed to develop a theory based on participants' experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Women's primary concern is managing incontinence to feel "normal."
    • Normalization of incontinence is achieved through self-management, personal history integration, and delayed medical consultation.
    • Women actively shape their incontinence management to align with their perceived normal lifestyle.

    Conclusions:

    • Women's self-management strategies for urinary incontinence are complex and deeply personal.
    • Findings offer insights into women's perspectives and behaviors regarding incontinence.
    • Interventions should consider women's goal of maintaining normalcy and self-efficacy.

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