Attitude and concerns on antenatal pelvic floor exercises among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Autor:	Yusuf OA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Lawal OO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Obajimi GO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Ughagwu KP; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Owoeye IP; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Alebiosu BO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Moradeyo VO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Babalola DO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Bianca OC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Bello YO; Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.; Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Lawal TV; Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.; Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Fagbamigbe AF; Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Morhason-Bello IO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine/University College Hospital Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.; Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of the West African College of Surgeons [J West Afr Coll Surg] 2024 Jul-Sep; Vol. 14 (3), pp. 295-300. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 24.
DOI:	10.4103/jwas.jwas_142_23
Abstrakt:	Aim: Several studies had investigated the importance and benefit of pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) to the pregnant women and their unborn babies, however, the concerns of antenatal women on the exercise have been sparsely investigated. This study examined the attitude and concerns of pregnant women towards engaging in PFEs in Ibadan, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was cross-sectional study of pregnant women aged ≥15 years. Participants were recruited at primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities. A face-to-face interview was conducted using a structured questionnaire with open and close-ended questions for data collection. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square and Fisher's exact test to investigate the association between categorical variables. Multivariate analysis was performed with log-binomial and multinomial regressions to select significant variables that affect the attitude of pregnant women. Results: Of the 373 pregnant women recruited, 118 had ever practiced PFEs. A little below average (43%) performed PFE for less than 3 days a week. Ability to have easy childbirth was the most common motivator for practicing PFE. Participants were most concerned about abdominal pain. No association between any of the factors and participants' attitudes. Conclusion: Though there was a positive attitude of pregnant women towards the PFE but the practice was low. This might be due to inadequate availability of information. We recommend health promotional messages to encourage pregnant women to engage in PFE as part of antenatal messages for healthy living. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of the west African college of surgeons.)
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