Antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercises knowledge and practice in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in Jimma Zone public hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic floor disorders, often resulting from muscle damage during pregnancy and childbirth, are a global health concern. Even though pelvic floor muscle exercises are recommended to alleviate discomfort, there is a significant lack of knowledge and practice among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Objective

To assess knowledge and practice of antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercise and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Jimma zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia, 2024.

Method

An institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted at public hospitals in the Jimma Zone from January 1 to March 1, 2024. Trained data collectors employed systematic random sampling for the selection of 422 participants involved in the study. Th

SUBMITTER: Keno BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934042 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature