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.
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Heintz PA, DeMucha CM, Deguzman MM, Softa R. Are you the author?
Department of Nursing, California State University - Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA, USA; Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA, USA; Antelope Valley Hospital, Lancaster, CA, USA; Heart Hospital, Bakersfield, CA, USA.
Reference: Urol Nurs. 2013 Nov-Dec;33(6):299-305.
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24592523
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