Abstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) poses a significant challenge for women across different cultures, as their diverse perceptions of UI impact their decision-making and choices, which are influenced by personal beliefs and preferences. Although research on women's experiences with urinary incontinence has shown substantial progress, encompassing various cultural contexts, more studies are still needed to examine cultural factors and employ the framework of transcultural nursing theory. Additionally, limited research has explored the experiences of older women with urinary incontinence in Nepal. This descriptive phenomenological study aims to explore the lived experience of older Nepalese women dealing with urinary incontinence. By applying the theory of culture care diversity and universality and employing the Colaizzi process for phenomenological data analysis, this study seeks to interpret the experiences of older Nepalese women living with urinary incontinence. Data collection involved conducting semi-structured interviews with 16 participants aged between 60 and 80 years. Three themes emerged from the data: (1) Interference with daily living, (2) Modification of lifestyle, and (3) Impact on the whole family. The findings underscored the need for effective treatments and support systems to assist women with urinary incontinence in managing their symptoms.
Sigma Membership
Iota Xi at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Older Nepalese Women, Urinary Incontinence, Cultura Care Diversity
Advisor
Lisa Wiese
Second Advisor
Dawn Hawthorne
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Florida Atlantic University
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Panday, Somi, "The lived experience of older Nepalese women with urinary incontinence" (2023). Dissertations. 71.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/71
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-09-13
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30630864; ProQuest document ID: 2856714495. The author still retains copyright.