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Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on women complaining of urinary incontinence. Quasi experimental design was utilized. The study was conducted in Talkha Maternal and child health center (MCHC), Dakahlia governorate from May 2013 to April 2014. The study subjects included 140 women visiting Talkha MCHC. Three tools were used for data collection. Woman’s health assessment sheet was developed by the researcher, the second tool was quality of life as measured by incontinence impact questionnaire, and the third tool was the follow up sheet. Study results showed a statistically significant positive effect of PFM exercises on urinary incontinence and highly statistical significance of the effect of urinary incontinence on the women’s quality of life. The study recommended providing a guideline to develop clinical teaching and in- service education programs for all midwifery students and nursing staff of maternity units regarding the urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle exercises as a preventive as well as treatment modality for urinary incontinence. Furthermore, spreading awareness about the positive effect of practicing pelvic floor muscle exercises among incontinent women