Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회지)
- Volume 4 Issue 2
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- Pages.94-102
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- 2009
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- 1975-8677(pISSN)
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- 2765-2947(eISSN)
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The Effects of a Urinary Incontinence Management Program for Middle Aged Women in a Rural Area
농촌 중년여성의 요실금 프로그램 효과
Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a urinary incontinence management program for middle aged women living in a rural area. Method: The research design was a one-group pretest-posttest design. Forty eight women with urinary incontinence aged 40-64, who lived in a rural area were included in the study. The urinary incontinence management program was composed of urinary incontinence education, pelvic floor muscle exercise, behavior management using a voiding diary. The program had three weekly sessions. Knowledge about urinary incontinence, physical symptoms, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence related quality of life were measured before and after the program. Results: After carrying the urinary incontinence management program, knowledge score improved significantly compared to before the program (