PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE FOR REDUCING URINARY INCONTINENCE: KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE AMONG THE POSTNATAL MOTHER’S

Abstract

Background: One of the major issues during pregnancy and after delivery for young women is urinary incontinence, which can be a prevalent condition. Although it is more prevalent in older adults, young people—especially young women—are affected by this disorder. This is one of the worst public health problems that can affect a person's quality of life and lead to mental health problems, including depression and poor self-esteem. Should postnatal women receive adequate and easily comprehensible information about postnatal registration and PFMEs during the postnatal period, they will be well-equipped to identify symptoms and seek appropriate remedial action. It is crucial to understand how to perform the exercises correctly and to periodically verify that you are still performing them so. PFEs can aid in understanding this, as demonstrated by this study.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional research with 121 participants, using a non-probability sampling approach, was conducted on postnatal mothers at MCHTI, Institute of Child & Mother Health, and Dhaka Medical College and Hospital in Bangladesh, using SPSS version 20 for analysis.

Results: Most respondents 84 (69%) are aware of the benefits of exercising the PFMEs. The findings revealed that 59 (48.8%) of the 121 respondents had previously had urine incontinence, 43.8% of the female respondents treated with Kegel exercises, and 37 (30.6%) had undergone KE treatment. 103 (85.1%) of women expressed their views on the value of PFM training for expectant mothers. Overall, 78 (64.76%) of respondents had this degree of understanding, and 87 (71.96%) had this attitude.

Conclusion: This study provides information on PFME, highlighting its benefits for postpartum management and preventing pregnancy complications. It suggests that knowledgeable postpartum mothers can adopt a positive attitude towards pelvic floor workouts, strengthening and relaxing PFMs.

Key Words: Knowledge, Urinary incontinence, Multipara postnatal mothers.