A Study on the Perception of Pelvic Pain (in) Adult Women
Kwang-Young Hwangbo1, Hwa-Kyung Shin2, Zheng ChangSheng3
1Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu, Republic of Korea; 3Daegu Catholic University
Hwa-Kyung Shin
E-mail hkshin1@cu.ac.kr
E-mail hkshin1@cu.ac.kr
Received November 18, 2024; Revised December 11, 2024; Accepted December 27, 2024.
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- Abstract
- Purpose: This study aimed to study self-awareness and management of pelvic pain.
Methods: A total of 162 individuals who consented to participate in the study completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire comprises 51 items, including 15 items pertaining to general background information, 12 items related to pelvic pain, and 11 items related to the detailed diagnosis and surgical management of pelvic pain. Data on the general characteristics of the study participants and questions related to pelvic pain were analyzed using SPSS 28.0, frequency analysis, and Chi-square test analysis.
Results: Participants found significant differences in most subcategories. Personal background, pain type, diagnosis and surgery, treatment and rehabilitation. It was significantly higher in two births, one abortion, and moderate health the condition of not exercising in relation to personal background. In terms of diagnosis and surgery, most participants were diagnosed with pelvic pain for the following reasons neurology and orthopedic surgery (p<0.05). In terms of treatment and rehabilitation, electrical therapy was high in neurology and orthopedics (p<0.05), with high injections or drug administration. Treatment was also high in other departments (p<0.05). In addition, the exercise for pelvic floor muscles is as follows most effective (p<0.05) in neurology and orthopedics, and the injections or medications have been shown to be it was effective in other departments. Working out and stretching were high for home remedies method for pelvic pain (p<0.05).
Conclusion: It is becoming increasingly clear that there are a number of factors which can contribute to pelvic pain in women, and that this is not solely a musculoskeletal issue. In light of this, we believe that a more proactive approach to women’s pelvic health and physiotherapy is required. It is our hope that this information will prove useful as a basis for clinical and women’s physiotherapy practice in adult women’s pelvic health. - Keywords : Pelvic pain, Management, Adult women
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