Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Demonstrator of Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

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Background: Uterine prolapse is a frequent condition caused by weakened pelvic support, often linked to childbirth and aging. Aim: Assess the pregnant women’s knowledge and practices level regarding uterine prolapse Research design: A cross sectional descriptive approach was used. Setting: The study was carried out in the Women’s Health Hospital’s prenatal clinic at Assiut University. Sample: Convenient sample, 300 pregnant women visiting prenatal clinic made up the handy sample. Tool of data collection: Data was gathered using a structured interview questionnaire that included three tools: Tool (1): Women’s assessment questionnaire (Sociodemographic data, Obstetrical data, and Clinical data), Tool (2): Assessment sheet for Knowledge and Tool (3): Reported practices assessment sheet. Results: Demonstrated that 63% of the participated women had inadequate knowledge scores about uterine prolapse, and 57.3% of them had unsatisfactory practices score level to prevent uterine prolapse Conclusion: The findings concluded that inadequate knowledge and suboptimal preventive practices regarding uterine prolapse among women, significantly influenced by sociodemographic and obstetric factors. Recommendation: application of educational programs and workshops to pregnant women in order to increase their understanding of uterine prolapse.

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