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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Care needs and self-induced measures of women with postpartum pelvic floor disorder- Results of a social media-based survey of 2930 women.

Fabinshy Thangarajah, Johannes Soff, Caroline Lenz, Janice Jeschke, Jan Kössendrup, David Papior, Carsten Hagenbeck, Verena Kirn, Nadine Scholten

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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Authors and funding

9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Fabinshy ThangarajahDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany. Fabinshy.Thangarajah@uk-essen.de.ORCID 0000-0002-1458-7303
Johannes SoffFaculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Caroline LenzDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Kerpener Str. 34, 50931, Cologne, Germany.
Janice JeschkeDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Kerpener Str. 34, 50931, Cologne, Germany.
Jan KössendrupFaculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
David PapiorDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Carsten HagenbeckClinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Verena KirnBreast Center at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilig Geist Krankenhaus/Teaching Hospital of the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Nadine ScholtenFaculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
University of Cologne · DEUniversity Hospital Cologne · DEEssen University Hospital · DEHeinrich Heine University Düsseldorf · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPelvic floor disorders (PFD) occur in about 40% of women after delivery. Less is known about the intervention and care needs of women with postpartum PFD. The aim of this analysis was to analyze care needs and self-initiated measures to strengthen the pelvic floor in postpartum women in relation to incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Furthermore, influencing factors for self-initiated measures were evaluated. PATIENTS AND

methodsAn anonymous online survey (via LimeSurvey) was conducted between September and October 2022 and distributed via social media (Instagram and Facebook). The survey explicitly addressed mothers with and without pelvic floor disorders up to 5 years postpartum (inclusion criteria). Validated instruments were employed to assess incontinence (ICIQ-SF) and sexual functioning (PISQ-IR: Condition Impact). The questions on the use of services and preventive measures, as well as on the interaction with a gynecologist, were based on self-developed items.

resultsIn total, 49.4% of the participants of the survey showed symptoms of urinary incontinence (UI). Furthermore, only 40.3% (n = 241) of women were actively asked by their gynecologists for the occurrence of UI or PFD among those who suffered from PFD. Overall, 79.3% of the participants of the survey with UI underwent measures to deal with the complaints. The ICIQ-SF Score was significantly associated with all self-induced measures. High School diplomas and academic degrees were associated with the use of love balls (p < 0.05).

conclusionThe results of the study show the unmet needs of postpartum women. PFD should be addressed more frequently in the outpatient setting. Furthermore, more systematic information about the treatment of PFD could help to address unmet information needs and improve interventions.

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Pelvic Floor DisordersPelvic Organ ProlapseSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSocial MediaUrinary IncontinenceFemaleHumansPostpartum PeriodSurveys and QuestionnairesCare needsInformation needsIntervention needsPFDPostpartum

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