An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Uterine Prolapse and its Prevention among staff nurses in Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab

Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common cause of reproductive health morbidity which influences the women quality of life. Uterine prolapse is very common condition that can occur in women of any age but it often affects postmenopausal women who’ve had one or more vaginal deliveries. Women don’t seek medical help because of shame. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention among staff nurses in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention among Staff Nurses, to ascertain the relationship of knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention among staff nurses with selected variables such as age, marital status, number of children, professional qualification, working area, any symptoms of uterine prolapse and source of information and to prepare the pamphlet to enhance the knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention among staff nurses. Quantitative research approach and non-experimental exploratory research design was used in the study. Subjects were selected by purposive sampling technique and the sample size was 80 staff nurses. Data was collected by using structured multiple choice questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Bar diagram was used to depict the findings. The result of the study shows that majority (72.5%) of staff nurses had good knowledge and only 26% staff nurses had average knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention. Among demographic characteristics, professional qualification and source of information had significant impact on the knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention among staff nurses.