Urinary Incontinence & Kegel's Exercise

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition marked by the involuntary loss of urine. Urinary incontinence is a common yet unrecognized problem in society. The magnitude of the problem of urinary incontinence in India is growing as a significant public health issue. Understanding about urinary incontinence and its preventive measures and treatment modalities are important because these factors may help women to receive timely UI care. UI can be prevented with preventive lifestyle strategies like Kegel's exercise, in young adult women in particular. Nurses need to be more proactive in routinely providing instruction about pelvic floor exercises as they are in a position to target the groups of women. Nurses should not assume that pelvic floor exercises are the remit of physiotherapists. Delay in seeking help can lead to a worsening of the incontinence and overall quality of life. In the context of improving health behaviors, women must be aware of the susceptibility to the diseases, the seriousness that the condition presents, and the methods of prevention and treatment of the disease. Accurate knowledge about disease is the foundation for a belief framework that will up hold a lifestyle that incorporates wellness behaviors.