성인간호학회지 (Korean Journal of Adult Nursing)
- 제13권2호
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- Pages.305-316
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- 2001
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
도서지역 여성의 요실금 및 하부요로증상에 관한 연구
A Study of Urinary Incontinence and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms of Women on an Island
- Shin, Kyung-Rim (College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University) ;
- Park, Sun-Young (College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University)
- 발행 : 2001.06.30
초록
The purpose of this study was to identify the frequency of Urinary Incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms, to identify life style problems for UI of Women in anIsland. The sample consisted of 88 women in an island, a urinary symptom questionnaire developed by Jackson, et. al. and a demographic questionnaire were used to collect the data. The results of study were as following. 1. It was reported that the subjects have experienced UI and various lower urinary symptoms such as stress incontinence, nocturia, intermittency, abnormal stream, feeling of incomplete emptying and also they have experienced some degree of 'bother' 2. It was reported that the subjects have experienced various life style problems for UI 3. There was significant relationship between age and urgency (p=0.0262), bladder pain (p=0.0268), abnormal strength of stream (p=0.0074), inability to stop midstream (p=0.0026), and ability to perform daily tasks (p=0.0488), 4. There was a significant relationship between the number of discharges and urgency (p=0.0273), abnormal strength of stream (p=0.0307), and inability to stop midstream (p=0.0122). 5. There was a significant relationship between menopause and bladder pain (p=0.0020), abnormal strength of stream (p=0.0245), and inability to stop midstream (p=0.0002). 6. There was a significant relationship between the degree of experiences for lower urinary tract symptoms and life style behavior. Therefore, based on the results, a developing and carrying out of adequate UI care program is needed.
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