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A meta-ethnography to understand the experience of living with urinary incontinence: 'is it just part and parcel of life?'

Francine ToyeKaren L Barker
Published in: BMC urology (2020)
The culture of secrecy and profound sense of shame is barrier to seeking help. An environment which reduces the shame and stigma of UI may help people to switch the focus to strategies that will improve continence, rather than conceal incontinence.
Keyphrases
  • urinary incontinence
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • intellectual disability
  • hiv aids
  • social support