Quality of Life and Associated Factors of Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Ratchaburi Hospital
Keywords:
pelvic organ prolapsed, quality of life, associated factorsAbstract
Objective: To study quality of life (QOL) and associated factors of first diagnosed women with pelvic organ prolapse in Ratchaburi Hospital.
Materials and methods: Cross-sectional prospective study was conducted by interviewing and physical examining 102 women who were first diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse at outpatient clinic, Ratchaburi Hospital, using prolapse quality of life questionnaire in Thai version during May 2017-June 2018. QOL and associated factors were assessed.
Results: Average age of subjects was 66± 9.9 years (42-92years). Majority was stage 3 in 38.2%. Mean QOL score was 32.21 ± 19.27; minimal bother level. Maximal aspect impact was prolapse impact (score 54.89), role limitations (score 41.99), emotion (score 40.15). QOL level were significantly associated with stage of anterior prolapse, sexual symptom and duration of symptom (p<0.05).
Conclusion: QOL associated with anterior prolapse stage, sexual symptom and duration of symptom. Surgical and pessary treatment should be considered better than conservative treatment.
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