Awareness and Preventive Practices Among Married Women at Risk factor of Uterine Prolapse in Selected Hospital, Chennai, India

Abstract

Pelvic organ prolapse is considered one of the most common causes of reproductive health issues, significantly impacting women's quality of life. diabetes mellitus is identified as risk factors. The burden of uterine prolapse in developing countries is expected to be more severe than in developed nations, largely due to the lower level of awareness among women in these areas. The main aim of the study to assess Awareness and Preventive Practices Among Married Women at Risk factor of Uterine Prolapse. A cross-sectional descriptive study was selected for the study. Quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The present study was conducted in Sree Balaji medical College and hospital at Chennai. The present study sample was estimated as 70. Using the convenient sample technique method the sample were selected for the study. The study revealed that 71.4% were aware of the condition, while 28.6% were not. In terms of risk factor knowledge, 57.1% recognized multiple childbirths as a risk, followed by 42.9% aware of heavy lifting, and 35.7% knowledgeable about chronic constipation. However, a significant portion (28.6%) lacked knowledge of these risk factors. The study concluded that the present study concluded that majority of the married women were had moderate knowledge on the awareness of uterine prolapse risk factors. The study recommended that future research should look into the challenges women face in adopting preventive measures and find ways to address them.