Determinants of pelvic organ prolapse among adult gynecologic patients in Mekelle University Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: Case control study design
In this study, income of the participant, vaginal tear, menopausal status, body mass index (both underweight and overweight), and chronic constipation were factors found to be significantly associated with pelvic organ prolapse. Therefore, creating awareness about risk factors of pelvic organ prolapse, screening and early intervention, weight management program, and hormonal support is recommended.
Authors
- Solomon Hintsa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1270-4817)
- Gebretsadik Kiros Lema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9871-9288)
- Goitom Girmay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8503-8611)
- Birhane Mekonen
- Hailay Syum
- Dawit Zenebe
- Ainom Shimondi
- Redaie Girmay
- Freweyni Fisshatsion
Institutions
- Adigrat University (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
- Aksum University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322297
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67