Abstract
Background: Uterine prolapse (UP) is a common reproductive health problem in low-mid-income countries such as Nepal. The current study aimed to explore the factors associated with knowledge regarding UP among women attending the gynecology outpatient department of tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients visiting the gynecology outpatient department of tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal from July to September, 2016 using a purposive sampling technique. A suitably designed and validated questionnaire of knowledge consisting of 20 questions was used to determine the knowledge scores. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were used; a p-value <0.05 was taken as significant in multivariate analysis.
Highlights
Introduction as NepalThe current study aimed to explore the factors associated with knowledge regarding UP among women attending the gynecology outpatient department of tertiaryUterine prolapse (UP), a reproductive health problem, is characterized by obtrusion of the uterus partially or wholly into the vagina, which care teaching hospital.occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments
Our study showed that the level of knowledge on UP among women of reproductive age group is satisfactory, and is attributed to factors such as age, education, occupation, and ethnic group
More than 1 million women suffer from uterine prolapse, and most belong to the reproductive age group [6]
Summary
A cross-sectional study was conducted among become weak and no longer can support the uterus [1]. Patients visiting the gynecology outpatient department of It is the most often reported cause of poor health among tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal from July to September, 2016 using a purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis women of reproductive age (15-49) and postmenopausal women (45-49 years) around the globe [2]. Its global prevalence ranges from 2-20%, whereas that in Nepal varies according to ecological zones such were used; a p-value
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