Quality of life among women with pelvic organ prolapse in West Ethiopia: A hospital-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic organ prolapse is among the common gynecologic problems worldwide. Although mortality from pelvic organ prolapse is rare, it burdens social, psychological, economic, daily activities, and sexual life.

Objectives

To assess the quality of life and associated factors among women with pelvic organ prolapse attending hospitals in Western, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals in West Ethiopia, from January 1 to June 15, 2023, involving women with pelvic organ prolapse. A single population proportion formula (95% confidence, 23.52% prevalence, 0.05 margin of error) yielded a sample size of 276. A validated quality of life tool by Digesu (2005) on the Prolapse quality of life questionnaire was administered by trained staf

SUBMITTER: Dinsa LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477365 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature