Stigma and microaggressions experienced by older women with urinary incontinence: a literature review

Urol Nurs. 2013 Nov-Dec;33(6):299-305.

Abstract

This literature review investigated stigma and identified episodes of microaggressions experienced by women with urinary incontinence. Three significant themes were revealed: lack of disclosure from psychological distress, microaggressions resulting from stigma, and factors associated with the intersections of gender, race, and ethnicity. Nursing implications include earning and maintaining patient trust, and demonstrating sensitivity about urinary incontinence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aggression / psychology*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Stereotyping*
  • Urinary Incontinence / nursing*
  • Urinary Incontinence / psychology*