RecruitingNCT06808542

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Female Physiotherapy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Feb 4, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Summary

This study aims to: 1. estimate the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction among female physiotherapy students at Cairo University. 2. identify potential risk factors that may be associated with pelvic floor dysfunction in this student population. 3. assess the level of awareness regarding pelvic floor health among female physiotherapy students at Cairo University. 4. explore how female physiotherapy students at Cairo University utilize available healthcare resources for managing pelvic floor-related concerns.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 25 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Virgin undergraduate physiotherapy students.
Their age will range from 18-25 years.

Exclusion Criteria4

Neurological disorders or injuries that may affect pelvic floor function (e.g., fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis).
Mental health or cognitive disorders that could affect data collection.
Females who have undergone any form of abdominal surgery prior to the time of the study.
Females with current use of medications that may affect pelvic floor function (e.g., anticholinergics, opioids, antidepressants).

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