The Continence Foundation of Malaysia was founded with the aim of educating the public and raising the awareness of incontinence.
- founded in 1994
- initiated by Dr Peter Ng & Dr Clarence Lei
- comprises of Surgeons: Uro and Colorectal, Nurses
The Continence Foundation of Malaysia exists to serve all Malaysians by promoting bladder and bowel health. This will be achieved by:
- working with consumers, professionals and industry
- facilitating access to continence support services
- providing evidence based information and advice
Why Promote Continence?
- people mistake or believe that UI / FI is either inevitable, untreatable and is normal part of aging
- women reported fears and embarrassment as barriers to seek help
- some fear surgical intervention
- other barriers include the perception that UI and FI are not serious