Assessment of Women`s Knowledge, Practices and Attitudes regarding Uterine Prolapse

Background: Uterine prolapse is a global health problem affecting millions of women worldwide and comprise abroad range of clinical dysfunction. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women’s knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding uterine Design : Descriptive study design was utilized. Setting : This study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital. Sampling : A convenient sample included 60 women. Tools of data collection : (I): A structured Interviewing Questionnaire, Tool (II): Knowledge assessment sheet, Tool (III): Assessment sheet for women's reported practices, Tool (IV): Modified Likert scale to assess women's attitude regarding uterine prolapse . Results : More than two- thirds of studied women had inadequate knowledge regarding uterine prolapse, about three-quarters of studied women had unsatisfactory level of reported practices. Also, less than three quarter of studied women had negative attitudes regarding uterine prolapse. Conclusion: Minority of studied women had adequate knowledge, satisfactory level of reported practices and positive attitudes regarding uterine prolapse. There was statistically significant relation between total knowledge, reported practices and attitudes scores regarding uterine prolapse and with educational level (P ≤ 0.05). Moreover, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total knowledge and (attitudes, reported practices) scores regarding uterine prolapse. (P ≤.001). So the aim of the study was achieved and research question answered. Recommendation: Developing periodic awareness program for women to enhance