Publications by authors named "Lea Peroni"

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a major public health problem. Although, as a condition, it is well documented in the literature, there is little information on its social representations. The study of its representations could make it possible to improve the way it is handled and the treatment suffers receive.

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Background: The associative network method is a technique for studying social representations of a phenomenon. Although it is little known and used, it can be widely used in nursing research, particularly to understand the representations of a population on a disease or a professional practice.

Objectives: This article aims to describe the associative network method, proposed by De Rosa in 1995, through a concrete example.

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Urinary incontinence is a major public health problem that affects nearly 9% of the world's population. Numerous studies have defined it, as well as its frequency, contributing factors, means of prevention and therapeutic approaches, but there are very few publications on its social representations. However, the literature raises that a better understanding of the social representations associated with this phenomenon could improve its management.

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Article Synopsis
  • Urinary incontinence (UI) affects approximately 9% of the global population and is more common among the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes, yet its social implications are not well studied.
  • A qualitative study with 41 participants across seven focus groups reveals that both caregivers and the general public view UI as a taboo topic, often associated with embarrassment, shame, and misunderstanding, leading to social stigma.
  • Despite the negative perceptions, the study also notes that some view UI as an opportunity for empowerment for elderly residents, as they can choose their own protection methods, suggesting a need for better education and awareness about this health issue.
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Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a major public health problem. It affects many institutionalised elderly people. In the literature, the phenomenon is well defined.

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