This project aims to explore barriers to treatment seeking for symptoms of prolapse and urinary incontinence in women from ethnic minority/global majority background.
This study consists of three components, each with different methodological approaches:
1. Collecting objective data using validated questionnaires Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ), Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS-4) and prevalence and severity of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (ICIQ-UI Short Form and ICIQ-VS), age, level of education, level of deprivation (according to postcode), faith, first or preferred language spoken, sexual orientation and employment status to explore whether these are associated with barriers to treatment seeking as measured by the Barriers to Incontinence Care Seeking Questionnaire (BICS-Q) and to estimate the prevalence of urinary incontinence and prolapse in a community group of women from an ethnic minority/global majority background 2. Collecting qualitative data via semi-structured interviews with women from an ethnic minority/global majority background who have sought treatment for urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse to explore barriers they may have experienced and how these were overcome and collecting qualitative data via focus group discussions with women from an ethnic minority/global majority background who attend women's community groups 3. Zine making as a research approach is a creative, participatory method that uses the process of creating zines (small, self-published, often handmade booklets) to generate, explore, and share knowledge . Zine making blends arts-based research and participatory action research and is particularly suited for working with seldom heard communities or exploring stigmatised conditions because it gives participants creative control over how their experiences are communicated, which can be empowering, especially for individuals who are under or misrepresented in mainstream narratives . Zine making is also more accessible for individuals who do not speak English as their first or preferred language, or, have other communication barriers .
To be willing and able to give informed consent
To have been born female and to currently identify as female
To be over the age of 18 years
To have accessed medical care for urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse
To be willing and able to give informed consent
To have been born female and to currently identify as a woman
To be over the age of 18 years
To be from an ethnic minority/ global majority background
Women who have been referred to MFT for the specified condition. Women attending select community centres in Greater Manchester area.
Other
Cross-sectional
No intervention
Other interventionno intervention
Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ)
* 24 statements, with three responses: "Agree," "Disagree," or "I don't know". Each correct answer is scored 1, incorrect or not known answers score as a 0. Total score is calculated by adding each score together with a maximum total of 24. * The higher the score the greater the knowledge of prolapse and incontinence.
Barriers to Incontinence Care Seeking questionnaire (BICS-Q)
* BICS-Q consists of 14 questions that address different barriers to incontinence care seeking. * Each question is scored between 0-3 based on level of agreement with the statement. * BICS-Q is scored on a scale of 0 to 42. * The higher the score the more barriers to care seeking.
International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ UI Short Form)
* ICIQ-UI SF is scored on a scale of 0 to 21. * The higher the score the more severe the urinary incontinence.
International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire and Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ VS)
* ICIQ-VS is scored on a scale of 0 to 53. * The higher the score the more severe the vaginal symptoms.
Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS-4)
* FGSIS-4 is scored on a scale of 4-16. * The higher the score the greater the female genital self-image.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Lead sponsor
Burdett Trust for Nursing
Collaborator
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