Table 5.
Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaires—Pelvic Organ Prolapse (PIKQ—POP).
| Bil | Questions | Correctly Answered | Wrongly Answered | Unsure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pelvic organ prolapse (bulging of the vagina, uterus, bladder, or rectum) is more common in younger women than in older women. (PATHOGENESIS) | 181 (42.7) | 68 (16.0) | 175 (41.3) |
| 2. | Giving birth many times may lead to pelvic organ prolapse. (PATHOGENESIS) | 208 (49.1) | 50 (11.8) | 166 (39.2) |
| 3. | Pelvic organ prolapse can happen at any age. (PATHOGENESIS) | 287 (67.7) | 21 (5.0) | 116 (27.4) |
| 4. | Certain exercises can help to stop pelvic organ prolapse from getting worse. (TREATMENT) | 293 (69.1) | 12 (2.8) | 119 (28.1) |
| 5. | Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse may include pelvic heaviness and/or pressure. (DIAGNOSIS) | 256 (60.4) | 10 (2.4) | 158 (37.3) |
| 6. | A good way for a doctor to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse is by examining the patient. (DIAGNOSIS) | 330 (77.8) | 10 (2.4) | 84 (19.8) |
| 7. | Once a patient has pelvic organ prolapse, not much can be done to help her. (TREATMENT) | 221 (52.1) | 38 (9.0) | 165 (38.9) |
| 8. | Heavy lifting on a daily basis can lead to pelvic organ prolapse. (PATHOGENESIS) | 260 (61.3) | 16 (3.8) | 148 (34.9) |
| 9. | Surgery is one type of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. (TREATMENT) | 166 (39.2) | 44 (10.4) | 214 (50.5) |
| 10. | Doctors can run a blood test to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse. (DIAGNOSIS) | 79 (18.6) | 98 (23.1) | 247 (58.3) |
| 11. | A rubber ring called a pessary can be used to treat symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. (TREATMENT) | 113 (26.7) | 15 (3.5) | 296 (69.8) |
| 12. | People who are obese are less likely to get pelvic organ prolapse. (PATHOGENESIS) | 96 (22.6) | 71 (16.7) | 257 (60.6) |
| Median number of people in each group | 207 | 37 | 178 | |
| Median Score PIKQ—Pelvic Organ Prolapse | 6.0 (4.0, 8.0) | |||
| Total overall score PIKQ | 12.0 (8.0, 17.0) | |||