Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Asha Kamath
India
Research Article
Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction among Married Women of Udupi
Taluk, Karnataka, India
Author(s): Bhamini Krishna Rao, Shubha R Nayak, Pratap Kumar, Veena Kamath, Asha Kamath and Sahana SurajBhamini Krishna Rao, Shubha R Nayak, Pratap Kumar, Veena Kamath, Asha Kamath and Sahana Suraj
Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction predominantly affects women of all the ages with an increasing prevalence with advancing age. Very few studies on prevalence of urinary incontinence have been conducted in India and none in Udupi taluk. Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to estimate the prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction among married women of Udupi taluk, Karnataka, India and to evaluate the impact of age, educational qualification, occupation, parity and mode of delivery on pelvic floor dysfunction.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1256 married women using a structured questionnaire. Women were interviewed at their residence using the questionnaire. Institutional ethical committee approval and written informed consent was obtained before the interview.
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DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000236