Abstract: Background- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a persistent condition affecting millions of women around the world, significantly impacting their mental health and overall well-being. In spite of its high prevalence, UI is hugely underreported and undiagnosed due to a lack of proper awareness and the stigma about this condition. Many women restrict themselves from seeking professional help, participating in social events, avoiding professional challenges, turning down opportunities and struggling to fulfil family responsibilities because of their condition. The objective of this study is to investigate psychosocial experiences concerning quality of life, stigma and self-esteem among older women suffering from UI.
Keywords: Urinary Incontinence, Women Health, Psychological Burden, Stigma, Quality Of Life, Self-Esteem.
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