Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in African American and Afro-Caribbean Women Seeking Medical Care in a Primary Care Ambulatory Setting
Sarin A. Soyemi,
Joanne Sheu,
Emily Hahm
et al.
Abstract:Importance
Approximately one fourth of U.S. community-dwelling women will develop a pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) within their lifetimes. Prior research has revealed that knowledge of PFD was low to moderate in the general population and lower among Black patients.
Objective
This study aimed to assess the proficiency of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in self-identified African American and Afro-Caribbean adult (age ≥ 18 years) fem… Show more
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