Qualitative exploration of the acceptability of a postnatal pelvic floor muscle training intervention to prevent urinary incontinence.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Childbirth is a major risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI). As a result, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is commonly recommended during and after pregnancy to prevent the onset of UI. PFMT is often classed as a physical activity (PA) behaviour, hence PA guidelines for postnatal women encourage PFMT alongside aerobic activities. However, postnatal lifestyle interventions tend to overlook PFMT which can be detrimental to women's health and future health risks, including urinary incontinence. This study aimed to explore perceptions and acceptability of a postnatal physical activity and PFMT intervention with postnatal women in Scotland. METHODS:We recruited women who had given birth within the last 5 years by displaying posters in health centres and community centres in St

SUBMITTER: Grant A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6967084 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature