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Abstract
Female genital prolapse refers to the abnormal descent or
herniation of the pelvic organs from their original attachment sites or their
normal position in the pelvis and protrude into or outside of the vaginal
canal (Susan, 2007). The aim of the current study was to determine
women’s awareness and identify their reactions to symptoms of genital
prolapse. The design A descriptive study was used to the present study.
The sample was non probability (purposive sample). The total sample
size 60 cases according to the study criteria. Tools of this study included
an interview questionnaire form and Self-administration questionnaire.
The Results The present study revealed that the majority of women
gained poor total score of knowledge about genital prolapse and they
were more likely to perform non-scientific, unsound reactions to its
symptoms. It was obvious that a variety of factors had a significant effect
on women’s knowledge about genital prolapse and their reactions to its
symptoms. Among these factors were education, age, shyness from doctor
and parity. Concluded that several risk factors were found to be
associated with genital prolapse such as consequent pregnancies, lack of
antenatal follow up, multiple pregnancy, high parity, home delivery
attended by midwifes, prolonged laber, bearing down during the first
stage of laber and using of fundal pressure during delivery. Early
resumption of household activities, carrying heavy objects and lake of
practicing pelvic floor exercises during puerperium as well as history of
medical diseases. Therefore, it is recommended Refreshing courses, preservice
and in-service training programs, especially for newly appointed
obstetric nurses, are needed to provide them with essential knowledge and
skills regarding early detection and referral of women who are at high –
risk for genital prolapse Health education programs for women should be
designed taking into account women’s different socioeconomic and
literacy level.