A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISES DURING PREGNENCY TO PREVENT URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS AT SELECTED HOSPITAL IN TONK

Author Name: 1. Dr. Narshi Ram Yadav 2. Dr. Yeshoda Nagar 3. Mahawar

Volume/Issue: 06/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2026-22722451/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D., Master of Nursing (Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing), Faculty- Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. Ph.D., Master of Nursing (Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing), Faculty- Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3. Master of Nursing (Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing), Student- College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

ABSTRACT

Pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) are effective in strengthening pelvic floor muscles and preventing urinary incontinence during pregnancy. Due to hormonal changes and increased pressure on pelvic muscles, primigravida mothers are at risk of developing urinary incontinence. Adequate knowledge regarding PFME is essential to prevent this problem. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding pelvic floor muscle exercises during pregnancy to prevent urinary incontinence among primigravida mothers at selected Sahadat Hospital, Tonk. A non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted. Primigravida mothers were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. The findings revealed that most primigravida mothers had inadequate knowledge regarding pelvic floor muscle exercises. The study emphasizes the need for antenatal education to improve awareness and promote maternal health

Key words: Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Knowledge, Urinary Incontinence Prevention, Primigravida Women’s, Knowledge Level