Factors Associated to Pelvic Organ Prolapse among Married Women in Bangladesh

Abstract

Background: Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a common gynecological condition related to pelvic floor dysfunction in women, leading to varying degrees of physical, mental, social, economic, and psychological problems. Nurses have the opportunity to prevent POP through their ANC, PNC, and delivery care. Objectives: To identify the factors associated with pelvic organ prolapse among married women in Bangladesh. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 married women receiving treatment at RMCH. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire while maintaining confidentiality, anonymity, and privacy. The data were analyzed using the SPSS program, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Results showed that 30.4% of participants had moderate to severe symptoms, while 69.6% had mild symptoms. The study found a statistically significant association between POP and age (r = 0.313, p = 0.001), education (t = 1.99, p = 0.05), number of pregnancies (t = 3.003, p = 0.004), place of delivery (t = - 2.344, p < 0.05), delivery attendant (F = 3.55, p < 0.05), and history of abortion (t = 1.99, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that several factors are responsible for POP, including age, education, number of pregnancies, place of delivery, birth assistant and history of abortion, which are significantly associated with POP. Nurses providing antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care can play an important role in preventing POP through counseling, safe delivery practices, and ensuring post-natal care.