1. Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction among Women in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
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Emad Alwashmi, Yaqeen Alrubaish, Haifa Alfouzan, Faris Alhumaid, Marya Algblan, Ibrahim Alrsaini, Raghad Albarrak, Abdurahman Alsughayyir, Saleh Alwashmi, and Abdullah Alresheedi
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pelvic floor ,prolapse ,bladder ,bowel ,Medicine - Abstract
Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in women is attributed to several disorders that affect the supporting structures of the female pelvic organs and cause urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. Studies indicate a significant global prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction, affecting almost half of the women worldwide. At the same time, the complex underlying mechanisms and specific risk factors remain complex. Methods and Results: The cross-sectional study involved 427 women in the Qassim region. The study utilized a convenience sampling technique to recruit participants. The questionnaire, covering socio-demographic data, clinical characteristics, and risk factors, was distributed online through social media platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. The four components of PFD (sexual function, bowel function, prolapse symptoms, and bladder function) were analyzed. The prevalence of sexual function, bowel function, prolapse symptoms, and bladder function were 42.5%, 42.8%, 58.2%, and 63.3%, respectively. In each group, there were statistically significant differences (P
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- 2025
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