ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Preferences for postpartum pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation among pregnant women.
Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the preferences of pregnant women for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation following childbirth. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted from June 2025 to August 2025 using convenience sampling. Pregnant women attending the First People's Hospital of Zunyi were recruited to rate their preferences for postpartum pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation treatments using a discrete choice experiment (DCE). The preferred attributes included rehabilitation techniques, rehabilitation costs, single-treatment duration, risk of side effects, rehabilitation locations, and operators. A mixed logit model was constructed using Python 3.11.7 software for preference analysis. Results: A total of 693 questionnaires were distributed, of which 670 valid responses were retrieved, yielding an effective response rate of 96.6%. The results indicated that rehabilitation techniques, rehabilitation costs, single-treatment duration, risk of side effects, rehabilitation settings, and service providers significantly influenced postpartum women's preferences for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation ( Conclusion: Pregnant women prefer electrical stimulation and biofeedback therapy, with key preferences including costs under CNY ¥1,000, mild side effects, outpatient settings, qualified professionals, and 30-min sessions. To meet these needs, efforts should extend beyond individual departments to involve hospitals, health authorities, and community resources. The focus should be on reducing side effects and costs, enhancing treatment convenience, and developing personalized plans. This integrated approach will optimize resource allocation and improve access to effective rehabilitation services for postpartum women.
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