Table 1.
Population characteristics
| Characteristics | Risk factor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 33.0±4.9 | >35 y 272 (29.8) |
|
| BMI (kg/m2)a | 27.0±4.2 | >25 kg/m2 586 (64.4) |
|
| Nicotine | Never users 679 (73.6) |
Previous users 189 (20.5) |
Current users 55 (6.0) |
| Familiarity with PFDs | No 659 (71.3) |
Not known 151 (16.3) |
Yes 114 (12.3) |
| Pelvic floor contraction ability | Yes 629 (68.6) |
Not known 260 (28.4) |
No 28 (3.1) |
Data are presented as mean±standard deviation for continuous variables and absolute number (percentage) for noncontinuous variables.
BMI, body mass index; PFD, pelvic floor disorder.
a
At the time of questionnaire compilation.
Frigerio. Bowel disorders in the third trimester of pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol Glob Rep 2023.