Table 4.
Duration, impact on women’s overall quality of life and specific aspects of life of POP and consultation with a doctor
| Variable | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of POP: first began | ||
| 3 to 6 months ago | 28 | 5.4 |
| 7 months to 1 year ago | 62 | 11.9 |
| > 1 yr to 2 yrs. ago | 68 | 13.1 |
| > 2 yrs. to 5 yrs. ago | 132 | 25.3 |
| > 5 yrs. to10 yrs. ago | 118 | 22.6 |
| > 10 yrs. to 20 yrs. ago | 80 | 15.4 |
| > 20 yrs. ago | 33 | 6.3 |
| Impact of POP on women’s overall quality of life | ||
| Not at all | 80 | 15.4 |
| Slightly | 124 | 23.8 |
| Moderately | 149 | 28.6 |
| Greatly | 168 | 32.2 |
| Impact of pop on specific aspect of everyday life including hygiene, home life, work life and social life: | ||
| Not at all | 74 | 14.2 |
| Slightly | 198 | 38.0 |
| Moderately | 130 | 25.0 |
| Greatly | 119 | 22.8 |
| Ever consulted any doctor because of POP | ||
| Yes | 111 | 21.3 |
| No | 410 | 78.7 |