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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Med.
Sec. Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1509973

Determining the Levels of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women Diagnosed with Urinary Incontinence: A Mix-Method Study

Provisionally accepted
Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı *Nurdan Demirci Nurdan Demirci
  • Marmara University, Kadikoy, Türkiye

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    This study investigates the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on pelvic floor disorders through a mixed-methods approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data. A convergent parallel design was adopted for this study. Quantitative data were collected using the "Global Pelvic Floor Disorders Questionnaire," while qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews. Quantitative analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0, and qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis with MAXQDA Pro 22 software. Among the participants, 41.7% were diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Quantitative findings indicated that SUI resulted in the highest level of discomfort. Qualitative analysis identified four main categories: effects on daily life, emotional and psychological effects, coping strategies, and treatment approaches and expectations. Participants reported that UI contributed to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and heightened anxiety. The findings demonstrate that UI adversely affects both the physical and psychosocial well-being of women. Effective management of this condition necessitates a holistic approach that integrates medical treatment with psychosocial support to address its multifaceted impact.

    Keywords: Urinary Incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, mixed methods, Psychosocial impact, Quality of Life

    Received: 11 Oct 2024; Accepted: 26 Dec 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Ölmez Yalazı and Demirci. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı, Marmara University, Kadikoy, Türkiye

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