Urinary Incontinence in Working Women: An Exploratory Study

Palmer, Mary H.; Fitzgerald, Sheila; Berry, Susan; Hart, Kristin

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“…This result was consistent with other investigations that found prevalence of 21% (9) and 29% (10) among workingwomen. Thirty-two percent of the participants in the present study complained that UI imposed some kind of restriction on their lifestyle, mainly concerning occupational and sexual activities.…”

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“…It was found that between 26.3% and 51.9% of young women from 19.9 to 32.2 years of age reported urine loss while participating in sport or exercise practice (4,(6)(7)(8) . Even among working women who do not perform activities that require greater physical exertion, with ages equal to or lower than 50 years, UI presented prevalence indices of 25% (9,10) . It was observed in the literature that there are no studies concerning nursing professionals.…”

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The impact of urinary incontinence on female nursing personnel

Higa

Lopes

2007

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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RESUMOThe prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) was acessed, its interference in the performance of daily occupational activities and its management among the women's nurse staff of a medical school hospital in Campinas, São Paulo. Of the 291 employers, 27.5% reported UI complaint at least monthly. The activities that required greater effort increased the urinary loss, what resulted in stress, feeling embarrassed and lack of concentration at work. The use of pad was the most frequent strategy at management of UI and sometimes the task could not be interrupted to use the restroom. In conclusion, the activities that require more effort and the difficulty for an adequate management of the UI in workplace increase the problem and interfere on professional performance. Descriptors: Urinary incontinence; Women's health; Nursing. RESUMO Foi identificada a prevalência de incontinência urinária (IU), sua interferência nas atividades ocupacionais diárias e seu manejo entre mulheres profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital de ensino de

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confidence: 99%

The impact of urinary incontinence on female nursing personnel

Higa

Lopes

2007

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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“…Este resultado mostrou consistência com outros estudos que encontraram prevalência de 21% (8) e 29% (9) entre mulheres trabalhadoras.…”

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“…A exposição diária da condição de incontinência perante os colegas de trabalho causou estresse, vergonha, constrangimento, prejudicando a concentração e o desempenho. O impacto da IU na atividade ocupacional foi semelhante aos estudos com mulheres que exerciam diferentes atividades ocupacionais (8,9) , assim como, naquelas que realizavam maior esforço físico (12) .…”

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Porque profissionais de enfermagen com incontinência urinária não buscam tratamento

Higa

Lopes

2007

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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503Rev Bras Enferm, Brasília 2007 set-out; 60(5): 503-6. Porque profissionais de enfermagen com incontinência urinária não buscam tratamento RESUMOVerificou-se a prevalência de incontinência urinária (IU) entre mulheres profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital de ensino, se houve procura por tratamento médico e as razões alegadas para não fazê-lo. Entre as 291 (77%) que responderam a um questionário, 27,5% relataram IU, destas, 79% não tinham procurado tratamento médico. Os principais motivos para não tratarem a IU foram a pequena quantidade de urina perdida (28,8%) e a crença de que a IU é um problema comum para as mulheres (22%). A prevalência de IU e as justificativas para não procurarem tratamento foram semelhantes às de estudos anteriores com mulheres em geral. Conclui-se que o fato de serem profissionais de saúde parece não ter influenciado suas atitudes. Descritores: Incontinência urinária; Saúde da mulher; Enfermagem. ABSTRACT It was verified the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among the women's nurse staff at a medical school, if the incontinent women seek a doctor for treatment and what was they reasons for not seeking treatment. Among 291 women that answer the survey, 27.5% reported UI and, 79% women didn't seek UI treatment. The most common reasons for not seek treatment were that incontinence was slight degree (28.8%) and the belief that the UI was a common problem for women (22% Maria Helena Baena de Moraes Lopes Enfermeira. Livre-Docente. Professora Associada do Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP. Artigo extraído da dissertação de mestrado apresentada ao Curso de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas daUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). INTRODUÇÃOA incontinência urinária (IU) uma condição que afeta aproximadamente 13 milhões de norte-americanos adultos, entre ao quais 11 milhões (85%) são mulheres. Admite-se que uma entre quatro mulheres com idade entre 30 e 59 anos já vivenciou algum episódio de IU (1) .Nos últimos anos, estudos têm avaliado a qualidade de vida das mulheres incontinentes, visto que reportam pior qualidade de vida quando comparadas com as continentes (2) . As repercussões no estilo de vida são numerosas, normalmente as mulheres incontinentes sofrem com problemas físicos, econômicos e psicossociais que interferem no convívio social, profissional, sexual e familiar (3) .Ainda que a IU feminina seja um fator contribuinte para restrições das atividades desenvolvidas diariamente (4,5) , muitas mulheres que apresentam graus leve e moderado de incontinência não buscam por atendimento médico, no entanto, a freqüência pela procura por tratamento da IU tende a acentuar no período pós-menopausa quando se eleva o grau de perda urinária (3) .

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Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

Liao

Dougherty

Biemer

et al. 2007

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Aim: To identify factors associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among female elementary school teachers in Taipei. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional, descriptive study. A total of 520 surveys were distributed to 26 elementary schools in Taipei. Logistic regression was used to identify possible factors related to individual LUTS. Results: Study results were based on the information provided by 445 participants. Of the 445 teachers, 293 (65.8%) experienced at least one type of LUTS. Factors associated with urinary incontinence were body mass index (BMI), vaginal delivery, obstetric and/or gynecological surgery, bladder habits, and job control. Increased daytime urinary frequency was associated with chronic cough and chronic constipation. Bladder habits, straining to lift heavy objects at work and chronic constipation were associated with urgency. Nocturia was associated with age and caffeine consumption while intermittent stream was associated with the presence of a family history of LUTS and chronic constipation. Bladder habits and regular exercise were associated with weak urinary stream. Incomplete emptying was more likely to occur in teachers with chronic constipation and in those who did not exercise regularly. Conclusion: All the LUTS under logistic regression analyses were associated with 1-3 modifiable factors. Identification of these modifiable contributing factors may be useful to health care providers. Education of women may include the importance of maintaining normal body weight, good bladder/bowel habits, and regular exercise, treating chronic cough, decreasing daily caffeine consumption, and implementing feasible environmental modifications in employment settings.

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Urinary Incontinence in Working Women: An Exploratory Study

Cited by 33 publications

References 45 publications

The impact of urinary incontinence on female nursing personnel

The impact of urinary incontinence on female nursing personnel

Porque profissionais de enfermagen com incontinência urinária não buscam tratamento

Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

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