The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between knowledge and awareness of pelvic floor health and dyspareunia, pelvic floor dysfunctions, and quality of life in postpartum women.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
298
Istanbul Atlas University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Quiz
This scale is a self-report tool developed to measure pelvic floor knowledge and awareness.The scale was developed by Wala'a Al-Deges in 2019. The original version is in Turkish. It consists of 29 questions divided into 3 sub-parameters. A high score indicates a high level of awareness.
Time frame: Baseline
Carol Postpartum Sexual Function And Dyspareunia Assessment Scale
This scale is a self-report tool developed to evaluate sexual functions and dyspareunia who have resumed vaginal intercourse after vaginal delivery. It developed by Pérez-García, Solís-Muñoz. Turkish Validity and reliability study was conducted by Evili. The scale consists of 11 items and 4 subparameters in a Likert-type format. Except for 'preparation for sexual activity', a high score indicates a high level of dysfunction.
Time frame: Baseline
Sociodemographic Information Form
The demographic information form consisted of 27 questions to determine and classify individuals' socio-demographic characteristics, including descriptive features such as age, height, weight, BMI, marital status, recorded using this form.
Time frame: Baseline
Nottingham Health Profile
This scale assesses individuals' well-being in physical, emotional, and social domains. It Developed by Hunt in 1981. Turkish Validity and reliability study was conducted by Kucukdeveci in 2000. The scale consists of 38 items and 6 subparameters. A high score indicates a low quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline
Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire
To assess individuals' knowledge levels about prolapse and incontinence, the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire was used. Validity and reliability studies of the questionnaire were conducted by Celenay in 2019. The questionnaire consists of a total of 24 statements, with 12 statements related to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and 12 statements related to Urinary Incontinence. Correct responses contribute to the total score, which ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 12. A higher score indicates greater knowledge about incontinence and prolapse.
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Time frame: Baseline
Global Pelvic Floor Symptom Bother Questionnaire
The Global Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Inventory is used to assess whether individuals have any pelvic floor dysfunctions such as urinary urgency and frequency, difficulty emptying the bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, difficulty with defecation, fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and to evaluate the degree of discomfort caused by these conditions if present. Validity and reliability study in Turkish women was conducted by Dogan in 2015. It consists of 9 questions. The total score from the questionnaire ranges from 0 to 45, with a higher score indicating a higher degree of discomfort.
Time frame: Baseline