Factors Predictor and Self-care Behavior for Urinary Incontinence among the Elderly Females in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand: Cross-sectional Study
Keywords:
Self-care behavior, Urinary incontinence, Elderly female, PredictorAbstract
The purposes of this research were to study the factors predicting Urinary Incontinence (UI) and self-care behavior in caring for UI among elderly females. Explained using Orem’s Self-Care Theory. The sample group consisted of 288 elderly female living in Daeng Yai Sub-district, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. Multistage sampling was conducted using a demographic interview form, screening form, factors that cause UI form, and self-care behavior in caring for UI in elderly females’ form. Also, reliability by Kuder-Richardson20 (K-R20) equals 0.89 and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient equal to 0.90 and 0.87 respectively. Data were analyzed using chi-square (Z2), Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression.
The results showed that factors predicting UI in elderly females include pelvic muscle exercise, exercise, constipation, environmental barriers, water intake, and activities. The overall self-care behavior of caring for UI among elderly females was at a moderate level. When considering each dimension, UI self-care behavior was moderate for overall prediction, behavioral changes, and self-care performance. This factor predicted the occurrence of UI in elderly females by 56.1% (R2=0.561, F= 4.053, p=0.05). Health policymakers should develop and implement strategic plans for UI in health setting services to screening and establish a more effective and efficient model of care.
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