Determining the levels of pelvic floor disorders in women diagnosed with urinary incontinence: a mix-method study

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dc.contributor.authorYalazi, Ruveyda Olmez
dc.contributor.authorDemirci, Nurdan
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-29T02:57:25Z
dc.date.available2025-05-29T02:57:25Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractIntroduction Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly affects women's quality of life and may contribute to pelvic floor disorders. This study aimed to investigate the impact of UI on pelvic floor disorders through a mixed-methods approach.Methods A convergent parallel design was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were collected using the Global Pelvic Floor Disorders Questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews were conducted for qualitative insights. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, while qualitative data underwent content analysis with MAXQDA Pro 22 software.Results Among the participants, 41.7% were diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence, which was associated with the highest level of discomfort. Qualitative findings revealed four main categories: effects on daily life, emotional and psychological effects, coping strategies, and treatment approaches and expectations. Participants reported that UI led to social isolation, reduced self-esteem, and increased anxiety.Discussion The findings highlight that UI adversely affects both the physical and psychosocial well-being of women. Addressing this condition requires a holistic approach combining medical treatment with psychosocial support to mitigate its multifaceted impact.
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fmed.2024.1509973
dc.identifier.issn2296-858X
dc.identifier.pmid39959610
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85217841969
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1509973
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/30057
dc.identifier.volume11
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001411044800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFrontiers Media Sa
dc.relation.ispartofFrontiers In Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250529
dc.subjecturinary incontinence
dc.subjectpelvic floor dysfunction
dc.subjectmixed methods
dc.subjectpsychosocial impact
dc.subjectquality of life
dc.titleDetermining the levels of pelvic floor disorders in women diagnosed with urinary incontinence: a mix-method study
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