Research article

“A STUDY TO ESTIMATE PREVALENCE AND TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF KEGAL EXERCISE ON URINARY INCONTINENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE WOMEN IN SELECTED RURAL AREA OF KARAD TALUKA”

Mrs Sheetal Avinash Kadam, Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti A. Salunkhe, Dr. Satish V. Kakade

Online First: November 21, 2022


Urinary incontinence is more common disease in women with several causes and has an effect on their quality of life.. World Health Organization(WHO) mentioned that around 200 million people worldwide experience urinary incontinence. Data in the United States is estimated at around 10-12 million adults with urinary incontinence with 85% of them occurring in women.Mostly Indian women usually do not take a treatment, they do not verbalize their symptoms of urinary incontinence andalso they do not ready to consult regarding their problem and they are having a high tolerance for seeking treatment. The reasons given by women fornon consultation are the Shyness, lack of money/ time, fear of pain and surgery.1 In this review paper reviewer will provide short overview about the impact of Kegal exercise on urinary incontinence and quality of life among the women.

Keywords

Kegal Exercise, Urinary incontinence, Quality of Life.