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Fouad, R., El- Gueneidy, M., Abdel Monem, S. (2000). Urinary Incontinence among Institutionalized Elderly in Alexandria. Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 30(4), 607-630. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2000.243825
Rasha A. Fouad; Mervat El- Gueneidy; Somaya Abdel Monem. "Urinary Incontinence among Institutionalized Elderly in Alexandria". Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 30, 4, 2000, 607-630. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2000.243825
Fouad, R., El- Gueneidy, M., Abdel Monem, S. (2000). 'Urinary Incontinence among Institutionalized Elderly in Alexandria', Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 30(4), pp. 607-630. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2000.243825
Fouad, R., El- Gueneidy, M., Abdel Monem, S. Urinary Incontinence among Institutionalized Elderly in Alexandria. Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2000; 30(4): 607-630. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2000.243825

Urinary Incontinence among Institutionalized Elderly in Alexandria

Article 3, Volume 30, Issue 4, October 2000, Page 607-630  XML
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/jhiph.2000.243825
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Authors
Rasha A. Fouad1; Mervat El- Gueneidy2; Somaya Abdel Monem1
1Gerontological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt
2Psychiatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt
Abstract
Urinary incontinence [UI] is a prevalent problem among elderly persons. Ul isn't a result of advancing age, nor it is a disease, it is a symptom of existing environmental, psychological, drug or physical disturbances and can become a catastrophic event when it interferes with mobility, sociability, and ability to remain in one's home. This study was carried out in all six governmental elderly homes in Alexandria. The main results revealed that the prevalence of Ul among institutionalized elderlies was 34.8%. There was a significant correlation between age and the occurrence of Ul. UI is almost three times prevalent in women [74.3%] as compared to men [27.7%]. The majority of the incontinent clients were totally dependent in performing ADL [Activities of deily living] and had significant cognitive impairment. Certain drugs were found to be significantly related to UI such as diuretics, sedatives and neurological drugs.
Keywords
Urinary Incontinence; Institutionalized Elderly; Alexandria
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