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INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY

Year 2024, Volume: 26 Issue: 3, 295 - 299, 24.12.2024

Abstract

Objective: Pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are important for the protection of many mechanisms, support of pelvic organs, and maintenance of sexual function. Therefore, PFM exercises should be studied in more detail in women. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of knowledge and awareness of PFM on the sexual life of healthy women.
Material and Methods: This study included 182 women living in Turkey who had an active sexual life. The demographic information and PFM awareness of the participants were evaluated. Accordingly, they were divided into two groups: those who had knowledge of PFM (group 1) and those who did not (group 2). All groups were assessed using the female sexual function index (FSFI), sexual quality of life female (SQOL-F), and Beck's depression ınventory (BDI).
Results: There was a significant difference between groups 1 and 2 in the FSFI (p=0.046) scores (p<0.05), whereas there was no significant difference between the SQOL-F (p=0.709) and BDI (p=0.309) scores (p>0.05). Low correlations were found between the FSFI scores and knowledge of the pelvic region (p=0.062; r=0.114), exercise knowledge (p=0.026; r=0.136), and exercise habits (0.013; r=0.153).
Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness of PFM had an effect on sexual life but not on quality of life and depression levels in healthy women. However, we believe that increasing women's awareness about pelvic floor health and PFM may prevent delays in applying to health services due to problems related to sexual disorders.

References

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  • Tim S, Mazur-Bialy AI. The most common functional disorders and factors affecting female pelvic floor. Life (Basel). 2021;11(12).
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  • Fante JF, Silva TD, Mateus-Vasconcelos ECL, Ferreira CHJ, Brito LGO. Do women have adequate knowledge about pelvic floor dysfunctions? A systematic review. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41:508-519.
  • Vermandel A, De Wachter S, Beyltjens T, D’Hondt D, Jacquemyn Y, Wyndaele JJ. Pelvic floor awareness and the positive effect of verbal instructions in 958 women early postdelivery. Int Urogynecol J. 2015;26(2):223–228.
  • Khosravi A, Riazi H, Simbar M, Montazeri A. Effectiveness of Kegel exercise and lubricant gel for improving sexual function in menopausal women: A randomized trial. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022;274:106–112.
  • Alavi-Arjas F, Farnam F, Granmayeh M, Haghani H. The effect of sexual and reproductive health education on knowledge and self-efficacy of school counselors. The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2018;63(5):615–620.
  • Aygin D, Aslan FE. Kadın cinsel işlev ölçeği’nin türkçeye uyarlaması. Türkiye Klinikleri Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. 2005;25(3):393–399.
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  • Barut MU, Çoksüer H, Sak S, et al. Evaluation of sexual function in women with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Medical Science Monitor. 2018;24:5610–5618.
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  • Ronghe V, Pannase K, Gomase KP, Mahakalkar MG. Understanding hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Cureus. 2023;15(11):e49690.
  • Skaug KL, Engh ME, Bø K. Acute effect of heavy weightlifting on the pelvic floor muscles in strength-trained women: an experimental crossover study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024;56(1):37-43.
  • Navarro-Brazález B, Vergara-Pérez F, Prieto-Gómez V, Sánchez-Sánchez B, Yuste-Sánchez MJ, Torres-Lacomba M. What influences women to adhere to pelvic floor exercises after physiotherapy treatment? A qualitative study for individualized pelvic health care. J Pers Med. 2021;11(12):1368.
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  • Yalcın O, Cangöl E, Aslan E. Kadınlarda pelvik taban kas egzersizleri ve hemşirenin rolü. Hemşirelikte Eğitim ve Araştırma. 2013;10(3):49–55.
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  • Omodei MS, Marques Gomes Delmanto LR, Carvalho-Pessoa E, Schmitt EB, Nahas GP, Petri Nahas EA. Association between pelvic floor muscle strength and sexual function in postmenopausal women. J Sex Med. 2019;16(12):1938-1946.
  • Çetin B, Sünbül EA, Toktaş H, Karaca M, Ulutaş Ö, Güleç H. Comparison of sleep structure in patients with fibromyalgia and healthy controls. Sleep Breath. 2020;24(4):1591–1598.
  • Frota IPR, Rocha ABO, Neto JAV, et al. Pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with and without pelvic floor dysfunction. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2018;97(5):552–559.
  • Mojahed BS, Ghajarzadeh M, Khammar R, Shahraki Z. Depression, sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy subjects. J Ovarian Res. 2023;16(1):105
  • Shahraki Z, Tanha FD, Ghajarzadeh M. Depression, sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life in women with infertility. BMC Womens Health. 2018;18(1):1–4.

Türkiye’de Yaşayan Kadınların Pelvik Taban Kasları Bilgi ve Farkındalığının İncelenmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 26 Issue: 3, 295 - 299, 24.12.2024

Abstract

Amaç: Pelvik taban kasları (PTK) birçok mekanizmanın korunması, pelvik organların desteklenmesi, cinsel fonksiyon ve fonksiyonun sürdürülmesi açısından önemlidir. Bu nedenle PTK egzersizlerinin kadınlar tarafından ayrıntılı olarak bilinmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, PTK hakkındaki bilgi ve farkındalığın sağlıklı kadınların cinsel yaşamına etkisini değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırmaya Türkiye'de yaşayan ve aktif cinsel yaşamı olan 182 kadın dâhil edilmiştir. Katılımcıların demografik bilgileri ve PTK farkındalıkları değerlendirilmiştir. Buna göre PTK hakkında bilgisi olanlar (Grup 1) ve olmayanlar (Grup 2) olmak üzere iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Tüm gruplar kadın cinsel fonksiyon indeksi (FSFI), kadın cinsel yaşam kalitesi (SQOL-F) ve Beck'in depresyon envanteri (BDİ) anketleri ile değerlendirilmiştir.
Bulgular: Araştırma sonuçlarına göre grup 1 ile grup 2 arasında FSFI (p=0,046) puanları (p<0,05) açısından anlamlı fark bulunurken, SQOL-F (p=0,709) ile BDİ arasında anlamlı fark saptanmamıştır. (p=0,309) (p>0,05). FSFI skorları ile pelvik bölge bilgisi (p=0,062; r=0,114), egzersiz bilgisi (p=0,026; r=0,136) ve egzersiz alışkanlıkları (0,013; r=0,153) arasında düşük korelasyonlar bulunmuştur.
Sonuç: Sağlıklı kadınlarda PTK bilgisi ve farkındalığının cinsel yaşam üzerinde etkisi olduğu ancak yaşam kalitesi ve depresyon düzeyleri üzerinde etkili olmadığı görülmüştür. Ancak kadınların pelvik taban sağlığı ve PTK konusunda farkındalığının arttırılmasının, cinsel bozukluklara bağlı sorunlar nedeniyle sağlık hizmetlerine başvuruda gecikmeleri önleyebileceğini düşünüyoruz.

References

  • Vasconcelos P, Paúl C, Serruya SJ, de León RGP, Nobre P. A systematic review of sexual health and subjective well-being in older age groups. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2022;46:e179.
  • de Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar EO, da Cunha de Sá-Caputo DC, Moreira-Marconi EM, et al. Effect of whole-body vibration exercise in the pelvic floor muscles of healthy and unhealthy individuals: a narrative review. Transl Androl Urol. 2019;8(4):395–404.
  • Kaplan S, Türkler C, Bülbül M, Kırıcı P. Evaluation of the prevalence and risk factors of pelvic floor disorders among women in rural Turkey. Journal of Health Inequalities. 2020;6(2):166-171.
  • Tim S, Mazur-Bialy AI. The most common functional disorders and factors affecting female pelvic floor. Life (Basel). 2021;11(12).
  • Yount SM, Fay RA, Kissler KJ. Prenatal and postpartum experience, knowledge, and engagement with Kegels: a longitudinal, prospective, multisite study. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2021;30(6):891–901.
  • Goodridge SD, Chisholm LP, Heft J, et al. Association of knowledge and presence of pelvic floor disorders and participation in pelvic floor exercises: a cross-sectional study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021;27(5):310–314.
  • Fante JF, Silva TD, Mateus-Vasconcelos ECL, Ferreira CHJ, Brito LGO. Do women have adequate knowledge about pelvic floor dysfunctions? A systematic review. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41:508-519.
  • Vermandel A, De Wachter S, Beyltjens T, D’Hondt D, Jacquemyn Y, Wyndaele JJ. Pelvic floor awareness and the positive effect of verbal instructions in 958 women early postdelivery. Int Urogynecol J. 2015;26(2):223–228.
  • Khosravi A, Riazi H, Simbar M, Montazeri A. Effectiveness of Kegel exercise and lubricant gel for improving sexual function in menopausal women: A randomized trial. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022;274:106–112.
  • Alavi-Arjas F, Farnam F, Granmayeh M, Haghani H. The effect of sexual and reproductive health education on knowledge and self-efficacy of school counselors. The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2018;63(5):615–620.
  • Aygin D, Aslan FE. Kadın cinsel işlev ölçeği’nin türkçeye uyarlaması. Türkiye Klinikleri Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. 2005;25(3):393–399.
  • Gölbaşı Z, TUĞUT N. Cinsel yaşam kalitesi ölçeği - kadın türkçe versiyonunun geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması. Cumhuriyet Tıp Dergisi 2010;32(2):172–80.
  • Barut MU, Çoksüer H, Sak S, et al. Evaluation of sexual function in women with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Medical Science Monitor. 2018;24:5610–5618.
  • Hill AM, McPhail SM, Wilson JM, Berlach RG. Pregnant women’s awareness, knowledge and beliefs about pelvic floor muscles: a cross-sectional survey. Int Urogynecol J. 2017;28(10):1557-1565.
  • Ronghe V, Pannase K, Gomase KP, Mahakalkar MG. Understanding hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Cureus. 2023;15(11):e49690.
  • Skaug KL, Engh ME, Bø K. Acute effect of heavy weightlifting on the pelvic floor muscles in strength-trained women: an experimental crossover study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024;56(1):37-43.
  • Navarro-Brazález B, Vergara-Pérez F, Prieto-Gómez V, Sánchez-Sánchez B, Yuste-Sánchez MJ, Torres-Lacomba M. What influences women to adhere to pelvic floor exercises after physiotherapy treatment? A qualitative study for individualized pelvic health care. J Pers Med. 2021;11(12):1368.
  • Kandadai P, O’Dell K, Saini J. Correct performance of pelvic muscle exercises in women reporting prior knowledge. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2015;21(3):135–140.
  • Yalcın O, Cangöl E, Aslan E. Kadınlarda pelvik taban kas egzersizleri ve hemşirenin rolü. Hemşirelikte Eğitim ve Araştırma. 2013;10(3):49–55.
  • Mamuk R, Çelik SY, Sekizler ET. Evaluation of sexual function and sexual quality of life in women during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Turkish case. Afr Health Sci. 2023;23(1):349-361.
  • Omodei MS, Marques Gomes Delmanto LR, Carvalho-Pessoa E, Schmitt EB, Nahas GP, Petri Nahas EA. Association between pelvic floor muscle strength and sexual function in postmenopausal women. J Sex Med. 2019;16(12):1938-1946.
  • Çetin B, Sünbül EA, Toktaş H, Karaca M, Ulutaş Ö, Güleç H. Comparison of sleep structure in patients with fibromyalgia and healthy controls. Sleep Breath. 2020;24(4):1591–1598.
  • Frota IPR, Rocha ABO, Neto JAV, et al. Pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with and without pelvic floor dysfunction. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2018;97(5):552–559.
  • Mojahed BS, Ghajarzadeh M, Khammar R, Shahraki Z. Depression, sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy subjects. J Ovarian Res. 2023;16(1):105
  • Shahraki Z, Tanha FD, Ghajarzadeh M. Depression, sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life in women with infertility. BMC Womens Health. 2018;18(1):1–4.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section Özgün Araştırma
Authors

Gamze Demircioğlu 0000-0002-0694-9140

Hazal Genç 0000-0001-9999-1040

Publication Date December 24, 2024
Submission Date May 28, 2024
Acceptance Date November 5, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 26 Issue: 3

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APA Demircioğlu, G., & Genç, H. (2024). INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 26(3), 295-299.
AMA Demircioğlu G, Genç H. INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. December 2024;26(3):295-299.
Chicago Demircioğlu, Gamze, and Hazal Genç. “INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 26, no. 3 (December 2024): 295-99.
EndNote Demircioğlu G, Genç H (December 1, 2024) INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 26 3 295–299.
IEEE G. Demircioğlu and H. Genç, “INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY”, Kırıkkale Uni Med J, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 295–299, 2024.
ISNAD Demircioğlu, Gamze - Genç, Hazal. “INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 26/3 (December 2024), 295-299.
JAMA Demircioğlu G, Genç H. INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2024;26:295–299.
MLA Demircioğlu, Gamze and Hazal Genç. “INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, vol. 26, no. 3, 2024, pp. 295-9.
Vancouver Demircioğlu G, Genç H. INVESTIGATION OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN TURKEY. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2024;26(3):295-9.

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