Pelvic floor muscle strength screening and analysis of its related factors among migrant women in the Pearl River Delta.
- Author:
Yan LIU
1
;
Huiling LIU
;
Aiwen DENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cesarean Section; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Humans; Muscle Fibers, Skeletal; physiology; Muscle Strength; Parity; Pelvic Floor; physiology; Postpartum Period; Pregnancy; Transients and Migrants
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2014;34(9):1380-1383
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the prevalence and related factors of abnormal pelvic floor muscle strength and provide theoretical evidence for the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.
METHODSA total of 1008 migrant women in hospitals of Guangzhou and Foshan were screened for pelvic floor strength at 42 days postpartum from Oct, 2013 to July, 2014. EMG biofeedback equipment was employed to assess the strength of type I and II muscle fiber and a questionnaire was designed to record its related factors.
RESULTSThe incidence of abnormal type I and II muscle fiber strength was 49.21% and 49.60%, respectively. No statistical significance was observed in the abnormal rates among women with different ages or occupations. Compared with women who chose vaginal delivery, women with cesarean section had significantly reduced abnormal rates. A negative correlation was found between parity and type I and II muscle fiber strength.
CONCLUSIONThe delivery mode and parity are factors affecting pelvic floor muscle strength among migrant women in the Pearl River Delta, suggesting the necessity of health education and promotion of family planning policy.
