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Quality of Life and Social Support in Women with Urinary Incontinence



Urinary incontinence (UI) is a serious medical and social problem for
about one-third of women in the world population. It is one of the most common chronic diseases of
women. Despite significant improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of this illness, women continue
to struggle with the stigma associated with incontinence. Research conducted in the last few
years shows the importance of social support in respect of the illness.



The purpose of this study was to determine how people perceive the disease and the influence
of social support to deal with UI.



The study involved 200 women in the age range of 34-78 with a diagnosis
of incontinence. All women agreed to fill out an anonymous questionnaire, Acceptance of Illness
Scale (AIS) and Disease-Related Social Support Scale (DSRSS). The obtained results were subject
to statistical analysis.



The greater the social support, the lesser the tendencies to judge the condition in terms of
harm. Material support among respondents makes it easier for them to distance themselves from UI.
Women having a sense of spiritual, emotional, and global support information found it easier to
come in terms with UI.



There is a relationship between the perception of disease for women, and social support
received by women. Awareness of the availability support in disease allows peaceful thinking
about a situation as difficult as UI.
