This study aims to investigate the relationship between the sexual quality of life and life satisfaction in women with urinary incontinence.
Methods:
This research is Correlational-descriptive research. Sample of the study consisted of 210 women with urinary incontinence. The data of the study were collected using “The Patient Information Form,” “The Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire” and “The Satisfaction with Life Scale.” In analyzing; Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal Wallis variance analysis were used.
Results:
It has been found that educational status, income status, menopause status, and frequency of urinary incontinence affect the sexual quality of life. A statistically significant positive moderate linear relationship was found between the mean SWLS scores and the mean SQOL scores (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
In this study, it was found that the sexual quality of life increased as The Life Satisfaction Of Women With Urinary Incontinence Increased.
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