Table 3 Distribution of attitude dimension responses.
Attitude | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strong disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. I am concerned about the possibility of developing stress urinary incontinence as a consequence of childbirth | 122 (25.6%) | 243 (51.1%) | 93 (19.5%) | 15 (3.2%) | 3 (0.6%) |
2. I would feel embarrassed if I went to the hospital because of stress incontinence | 55 (11.6%) | 127 (26.7%) | 109 (22.9%) | 152 (31.9%) | 33 (6.9%) |
3. Stress urinary incontinence is both preventable and treatable | 113 (23.7%) | 277 (58.2%) | 82 (17.2%) | 2 (0.4%) | 2 (0.4%) |
4. Preventing the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence is more important than treating it afterwards | 160 (33.6%) | 221 (46.4%) | 83 (17.4%) | 10 (2.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
5. I am concerned that stress urinary incontinence may not be entirely curable | 76 (16%) | 177 (37.2%) | 136 (28.6%) | 76 (16%) | 11 (2.3%) |
6. I am worried about the impact stress urinary incontinence will have on my quality of life. | 137 (28.8%) | 233 (48.9%) | 81 (17%) | 24 (5%) | 1 (0.2%) |
7. I am concerned about how my stress urinary incontinence may affect my social activities. | 135 (28.4%) | 233 (48.9%) | 85 (17.9%) | 21 (4.4%) | 2 (0.4%) |
8. I am worried about the impact of stress urinary incontinence on my work. | 126 (26.5%) | 237 (49.8%) | 90 (18.9%) | 22 (4.6%) | 1 (0.2%) |
