Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: The factors which significantly determined if the woman would have seeked medical advice were the need to insert the finger in the vagina to empty the bladder or bowel and the interference of symptoms with physical activities (P<0.05 for all).However, occupation, monthly income, level of education, feeling of vaginal soreness, the awareness of lump or the interference of symptoms with prayers, sexual relationship and social activities did not determine the healthcare-seeking behavior of the affected women (P>0.05 for all).CONCLUSIONS: Symptoms of POP affect the quality of life in the majority of women who are affected by the condition.More than half of them did not seek medical advice.Significant determinants of healthcare-seeking behavior in this condition include the need to insert the finger to empty the bladder or bowel and the interference of symptoms with physical activities.Additional healthcare campaigns addressing these important and sensitive issues are required to educate the public regarding this condition.
Source: The Journal of Urology
Authors: Yuefeng Wu, Alana Christie, Feras Alhalabi, Philippe Zimmern
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4233070547