Abd-Alrhman, S., Ahmed, N., Hassen, S. (2025). Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(53), 80-91. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.398581.2111
Shaimaa Mostafa Abd-Alrhman; Nadia Hussien Ahmed; Shaimaa Gomaa Hassen. "Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 53, 2025, 80-91. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.398581.2111
Abd-Alrhman, S., Ahmed, N., Hassen, S. (2025). 'Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(53), pp. 80-91. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.398581.2111
Abd-Alrhman, S., Ahmed, N., Hassen, S. Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(53): 80-91. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.398581.2111
Exploration of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women Regarding Uterine Prolapse
1Demonstrator of Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
2Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
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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