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ArticleScientific reports2025

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence.

Qin Dong, Shenxian Wan, Ruihua Wang, Sanshan Guo, Hong Shen, Ningjuan Wang, Wenting Cai, Luxi Cai, Wei Zhao

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Qin Dong *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Shenxian Wan *Department of obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Ruihua WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China. 93312357@qq.com.
Sanshan GuoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Hong ShenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China. 1023309402@qq.com.
Ningjuan WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Wenting CaiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Luxi CaiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Wei ZhaoNursing Department, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.

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Clinical application of breathing training with dynamic neuromuscular stabilization technique in postpartum moderate stress urinary incontinence SKJYD2021057Key Supported Medical Disciplines of Suzhou SZFCXK202109
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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence. Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, covering demographic characteristics and KAP scores. Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0-44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8-40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8-40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. Moreover, knowledge indirectly affected practices via attitudes (β = 0.020, p = 0.031). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that higher knowledge scores (OR = 1.101, p < 0.001) and higher education levels were associated with proactive practices. The results highlighted inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes among participants. Consequently, it is vital to implement targeted educational programs aimed at improving understanding and attitudes towards stress urinary incontinence in pregnant and postpartum women, enhancing their self-management behaviors.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePostpartum PeriodPregnant PeopleUrinary Incontinence, StressAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansPregnancySurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAttitudeKnowledgeMaternityPracticePregnant womenStress urinary incontinence

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