ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2022
Women's experiences of the injury, recovery and desire for rehabilitation after a second-degree vaginal tear-a qualitative study.
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- Effectiveness and Adherence Determinants of Digital Pelvic Floor Interventions in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
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Abstract
introduction and hyposthesisEighty-five percent of all vaginal deliveries cause some form of obstetric tear injury. To our knowledge, there are no studies exploring experiences after second-degree tear. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the experiences of a second-degree vaginal tear regarding aspects of the recovery and need for healthcare and rehabilitation.
methodsIndividual semi-structured interviews were performed and analysed with a qualitative, inductive descriptive approach.
resultsA group of 18 women with a second-degree vaginal tear after delivery were included. Four main categories with associated subcategories were found: (1) feeling uncertainty, with subcategories: not knowing what is normal, concern, confusion and uncertainty regarding pelvic floor muscle training; (2) feeling of security, with subcategories: I have no/I can handle the symptoms, trust in the healthcare system and I have sufficient knowledge; (3) not prioritizing myself, with the subcategories: I cannot find time and others have bigger problems; (4) lack of trust in healthcare providers, with the subcategories: feeling forgotten, not being taken seriously, distrust of the competence of the healthcare providers and resignation.
conclusionWomen who suffer from a second-degree vaginal tear after pregnancy can feel safe when needs are met but uncertainty is also common when available healthcare and information are perceived as insufficient. The women also feel uncertainty about what is normal after the tear and how to perform pelvic floor exercises.
trial registrationThis trial was registered in "FoU in Sweden" (Research and Development in Sweden). REGISTRATION NUMBER: 214591 .
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