Health Seeking Behavior in Older People with Urinary Incontinence in The Working Area of Community Health Centre of Northern Denpasar III
Arik Juliana Putra Kmg (a), I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa (b), Idah Ayu Wulandari (c)
Institute of Technology and Health Bali
Abstract
Urinary incontinence is a common problem affecting older people living in the community. However, research on the prevalence rate and health seeking behaviors is lacking in the Indonesian context. The aim of this study was to identify prevalence rate and health seeking behavior among older people with urinary incontinence living in the area of Community Health Center of Northern Denpasar III. Descriptive design was used in this study with cross sectional approach. Respondents were 285 older people selected using a consecutive sampling technique. ISI (Incontinence Severity Index), QUID ( The Questionnaire of Urinary Incontinence) and health seeking behavior questionnaire was used in collecting the data. Data was analyzed using univariate analysis. Among 285 respondents, 62.1% were female. Median age was 69 years old (ranged from 60 to 90). The prevalence of urinary incontinence in this research was 27% (77/285). Among 77 respondents with urinary incontinence, only 22.1% of them seeking health services. Interestingly, the reason of not seeking treatment is because urine leakage is considered as part of a normal aging process. Health seeking behavior in older people with urinary incontinence is low. It is expected that health practitioners provide further information about urinary incontinence and supporting system to overcome the urinary incontinence problem.
Keywords: Older People, Urinary Incontinence, Health Seeking Behavior
Topic: Healthcare Practice and Services