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Abstract
This study was conducted to determine lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and their impact on the quality of life in obese women with LUTS. This study was conducted using a qualitative method at a university hospital. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 obese women who had LUTS and no chronic illnesses using a semi-structured interview form. The interviews were evaluated through content analysis, and themes were identified and findings were interpreted. Qualitative analysis revealed that LUTS significantly affected women's lives, with complaints increasing as the degree of obesity increased. Most women reported searching for a restroom when going out, being unable to perform religious practices such as prayer, and experiencing negative effects on their sexual lives. Most women indicated that the causes of urinary tract symptoms were pregnancy/birth, excess weight and ageing. In conclusion, it was observed that obesity causes LUTS in women and negatively affects their quality of life.
期刊介绍：
International Journal of Urological Nursing is an international peer-reviewed Journal for all nurses, non-specialist and specialist, who care for individuals with urological disorders. It is relevant for nurses working in a variety of settings: inpatient care, outpatient care, ambulatory care, community care, operating departments and specialist clinics. The Journal covers the whole spectrum of urological nursing skills and knowledge. It supports the publication of local issues of relevance to a wider international community to disseminate good practice.
The International Journal of Urological Nursing is clinically focused, evidence-based and welcomes contributions in the following clinical and non-clinical areas:
-General Urology-
Continence care-
Oncology-
Andrology-
Stoma care-
Paediatric urology-
Men’s health-
Uro-gynaecology-
Reconstructive surgery-
Clinical audit-
Clinical governance-
Nurse-led services-
Reflective analysis-
Education-
Management-
Research-
Leadership
The Journal welcomes original research papers, practice development papers and literature reviews. It also invites shorter papers such as case reports, critical commentary, reflective analysis and reports of audit, as well as contributions to regular sections such as the media reviews section. The International Journal of Urological Nursing supports the development of academic writing within the specialty and particularly welcomes papers from young researchers or practitioners who are seeking to build a publication profile.
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