Effect of Selective Behavioral Therapy on Stress Urinary Incontinence and Self-esteem among Institutionalized Elderly Women

Stress urinary incontinence is an ignored health problem among elderly women. Aim: Toevaluate the effect of selective behavioral therapy on stress and self-esteem institutionalized A quasi-experimental research Design was utilized a purposive Sample 50 women residing in three geriatric homes at Minia Governorate, Egypt. Tools: Structured questionnaire sheet scales (Body Mass Index, Revised Urinary Incontinence,and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scales) were utilized. Results: The mean value severity declined to (4.30+3.38) after 12 weeks training sessions compared with (8.20+5.21) before,  besides, score studied sample elevated (15.48±5.75) posttest highly statistically significant differences between pre posttests (p=.000). negative correlation found self-esteem. Conclusion: application included (Kegel exercise toilet training) effective reducing SUI consequently, elevation Recommendations: Behavioral are recommended be offered regularly for residents improve their by controlling incontinence.