Psychometric analysis of the Broome Pelvic Muscle Self-Efficacy Scale in African-American women with incontinence

Urol Nurs. 2001 Aug;21(4):289-97.

Abstract

There is a paucity of research on African-American women and incontinence. Previous research has demonstrated that pelvic muscle exercises can reduce or eliminate incontinence in women. This methodological study reports findings about incontinence, self-efficacy, depression, and quality of life in African-American women with incontinence. This study further reports the psychometric analysis of the Broome Pelvic Muscle Self-Efficacy Scale in this population.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Attitude to Health
  • Black or African American / psychology*
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Psychometrics*
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Efficacy
  • Surveys and Questionnaires / standards*
  • Urinary Incontinence / prevention & control
  • Urinary Incontinence / psychology*
  • Women / psychology*