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Prevalence of and risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse and lower urinary tract symptoms among women in rural Nepal.
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International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [Int J Gynaecol Obstet] 2012 Nov; Vol. 119 (2), pp. 185-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Aug 25. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among women seeking healthcare services in 3 discrete rural areas in Nepal.<br />Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a Nepalese-specific questionnaire to obtain demographic and personal information. Urinary symptoms were examined using the Urogenital Distress Inventory Short form questionnaire, while POP severity was staged according to the POP-Q system. The χ(2) test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to determine POP risk factors.<br />Results: Of the 174 women included in the analysis, 106 (60.9%) had stage II POP or greater. In all, 93 women (53.4%) had cystocele, 63 (36.2%) had rectocele, and 37 (21.3%) had uterine prolapse. Univariate analysis identified high parity; young age at first delivery; menopause; squatting or standing position during delivery; and early return to work after delivery as risk factors for POP. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that delivery in a lying position presented a lower risk for cystocele than squatting or standing (odds ratio 0.34; P<0.01).<br />Conclusion: Both LUTS and POP are common among women in rural Nepal. Cystocele is the most frequent, advanced, and symptomatic form of POP observed in this population.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cystocele etiology
Cystocele physiopathology
Delivery, Obstetric adverse effects
Delivery, Obstetric methods
Female
Humans
Logistic Models
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms physiopathology
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Nepal epidemiology
Prevalence
Rectocele etiology
Rectocele physiopathology
Risk Factors
Rural Population
Severity of Illness Index
Surveys and Questionnaires
Uterine Prolapse etiology
Uterine Prolapse physiopathology
Young Adult
Cystocele epidemiology
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms etiology
Rectocele epidemiology
Uterine Prolapse epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-3479
- Volume :
- 119
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22925819
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.05.031