Abstract

Barsha Koirala*, Sabita Sharma, Ajita Sharma, Kamala Uphadhaya

ABSTRACT

Background: Uterine prolapse is a reproductive health problem, which is characterized by obtrusion of the uterus partially or wholly into the vagina, which occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments become weak and no longer can support the uterus. This study aimed to assess awareness regarding uterine prolapse among reproductive age women attending Gynae OPD at a Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur. Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional research design was conducted among 50 women of reproductive age of Gynae OPD of Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital. Samplewere selected by using Non- probability convenience sampling methods. Data was collected by using Structured interview schedule. Obtained data were analyzed in IPM SPSS 20 software version by using descriptive statistics, chi square test and fisher’s exact test. Results: Findings revealed that that median age of the respondents was 29 years, 84% were Hindu, 66% were Brahmin and Chhetri, 98% were literate. Four fifth (80%) of the respondents had good level of awareness and slightly less than one fourth (20%) of respondents had fair level of awareness regarding uterine prolapse. There was no significant association between level of awareness and age, ethnicity, religion, level of educational, occupation, monthly family income, age at marriage, numbers of pregnancy, place of last delivery, numbers of children, age at first child birth, previous abortion, numbers of abortion and family diagnosis of uterine prolapse. Conclusion: In conclusion, majority of the respondents has good level of awareness regarding uterine prolapse. So, programs focusing on implementation of the awareness can be conducted for the women at different settings to utilize awareness and prevent from uterine prolapse.