Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy in Australian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Cross-sectional study conducted between December 2017 and October 2019.

Objective

To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) in Australia.

Summary of background data

PPGP is a common condition worldwide yet the prevalence and associated risk factors are not known in Australia.

Methods

A random sample of pregnant women (N = 780) of (mean [SD]) 31 (5) years of age between 14 and 38 weeks gestation attending ante-natal care in a tertiary referral hospital in Sydney, Australia was conducted. The main outcome measure was point-prevalence of PPGP as classified by recommended guidelines including a physical examination. A number of potential risk factors, including socio-demographic characteris

SUBMITTER: Ceprnja D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221721 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature