Abstract

The purpose of this methodological study was to: (1) develop a scale that can be used to measure perceived self-efficacy for pelvic muscle exercises; and, (2) test the scale for reliability and validity in a group of women with incontinence. The 23 item scale incorporated items from self-efficacy expectation and outcome expectation, the two domains of self-efficacy theory as they relate to urinary incontinence.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9816849; ProQuest document ID: 304369546. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Barbara S. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Delta Xi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Pelvic Floor Exercise, Bladder Health, Women with Incontinence

Advisor

B. Joan McDowell

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Pittsburgh

Degree Year

1997

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-09-18

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