Table 2.
Distribution of ever heard and depth of knowledge about UP among study participants
| Number of variables out of 12 types of options (N=4,693) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Never heard about UP | 2,481 | 52.9 |
| Heard about UP | 2,212 | 47.1 |
| Number of variables out of 12 types of options who had ever heard about UP (N=2,212) | ||
| 1–3 | 460 | 20.9 |
| 4–6 | 1,266 | 56.9 |
| 7–9 | 314 | 14.2 |
| >10 | 176 | 8 |
| Perceived physical symptoms of UP (multiple responses) (N=2,212) | ||
| Difficulty lifting loads | 1,572 | 76.9 |
| Lower abdominal pain | 1,401 | 68.5 |
| Sagging uterus | 1,304 | 63.8 |
| Pain during sexual activity | 626 | 30.6 |
| Difficulty controlling urine | 433 | 21.2 |
| Perceived preventive measures of UP (multiple responses) (N=2,212) | ||
| Not lifting heavy loads during post-natal period | 1,700 | 81.6 |
| Eats nutritious foods during pregnancy and post-natal period | 1,374 | 65.9 |
| Takes adequate rest during post-natal period | 1,021 | 49.07 |
| Practices family planning and birth spacing | 833 | 40.0 |
| Avoids early pregnancy | 675 | 32.4 |
| Uses institutional delivery | 540 | 25.9 |
| Uses safe abortion services | 328 | 15.7 |
Abbreviation: UP, uterine prolapse.