Prevalence of pelvic floor disorders, its severity, and knowledge among postpartum women: A cross-sectional study

Ayesha Jamil; Aqsa Majeed; Adan Fatima Khan; Iram Nawaz

doi:10.32593/jstmu/Vol7.Iss2.320

Ayesha Jamil The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Aqsa Majeed The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Adan Fatima Khan The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Iram Nawaz Physiologic Physiotherapy Clinic, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32593/jstmu/Vol7.Iss2.320

Keywords: Knowldege, Pelvic Floor Disorder, Postpartum, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary incontinence

Abstract

Introduction: Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are multifaceted health issues affecting a substantial number of postpartum women worldwide. It involves conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and colorectal-anal distress, all of which can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being and quality of life. To determine the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders, their severity, and knowledge among postpartum women

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. A sample of 116 participants was recruited using purposive sampling. Women aged 24 to 32 years, up to nine months postpartum, referred by a gynecologist, were included in the study. The dysfunction severity was measured using the pelvic floor disability index, and knowledge was measured by a prolapse incontinence knowledge questionnaire.

Results: The average age of females was 27.91±2.55 years, the majority 45(38.8%) had a graduation-level education and 75(64%) experienced cesarean section. Among pelvic floor dysfunction, 42(36%) had urinary incontinence, 38 (33%) had pelvic organ prolapse, and 36 (31%) had colorectal-anal distress. A total of 66(56.9%) postpartum females had mild dysfunction, 87(75%) lacked knowledge about urinary incontinence and 92(79.3%) about pelvic organ prolapse.

Conclusion: Urinary incontinence is prevalent among pelvic floor disorders in postpartum women, with a mild degree of severity and the majority of women did not know the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunctions.

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Ayesha Jamil, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Assistant Professor, University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Aqsa Majeed, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Adan Fatima Khan, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Iram Nawaz, Physiologic Physiotherapy Clinic, Lahore, Pakistan

Senior Physical Therapist, Physiologic Physiotherapy Clinic, Lahore, Pakistan

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Prevalence of pelvic floor disorders, its severity, and knowledge among postpartum women: A cross-sectional study

PFD, its severity and knowledge in postpartum women

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