Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
7-2024
Faculty Mentor
Latour, Debra
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community toward pelvic floor health. Flyers were distributed throughout Western MA that included a quick response (QR) code. Participants scanned the QR code and were directed to an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was a mix of open response and Likert style questions that assessed the knowledge, practices, awareness, and attitudes surrounding pelvic floor health. A total of 110 women completed the online questionnaire. The findings of the questionnaire underscore a concerning trend: a significant portion of Springfield and the surrounding communities lack basic knowledge about pelvic floor health. Many participants admitted to having pelvic floor disorders (PFD), having little knowledge on the subject, having no known community resources, or not knowing of any preventative measures for pelvic floor health. Many participants expressed their frustration over the scarcity of accessible information, especially following childbirth."
Recommended Citation
Rivers, Ivy, "Assessing Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practices of the Community Regarding Pelvic Floor Health" (2024). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 91.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/91
