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Table 5 Summary of comments made by responders

From: Achieving sustainable quality in maternity services – using audit of incontinence and dyspareunia to identify shortfalls in meeting standards

Impact

Cases

Felt Embarrassed

214 (48%)

Had to wear a pad always/often

61 (14%)

Felt differently about themselves

52 12%)

Felt anxious or worried

44 (10%)

Felt miserable or depressed

32 (7%)

Couldn't go out unless there was toilet nearby

21 (5%)

Had to wear different clothes

19 (4%)