Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Female Physiotherapy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
ConditionPelvic Floor Disorders
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-25
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study aims to:
1. estimate the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction among female physiotherapy students at Cairo University. 2. identify potential risk factors that may be associated with pelvic floor dysfunction in this student population. 3. assess the level of awareness regarding pelvic floor health among female physiotherapy students at Cairo University. 4. explore how female physiotherapy students at Cairo University utilize available healthcare resources for managing pelvic floor-related concerns.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Virgin undergraduate physiotherapy students.
Their age will range from 18-25 years.
Disqualifiers
Neurological disorders or injuries that may affect pelvic floor function (e.g., fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis).
Mental health or cognitive disorders that could affect data collection.
Females who have undergone any form of abdominal surgery prior to the time of the study.
Females with current use of medications that may affect pelvic floor function (e.g., anticholinergics, opioids, antidepressants).
Trial population
This study aims to enrol a sample of 180 female physiotherapy students from Cairo University, from the first-year to the fifth-year levels, to ensure adequate representation across different stages of the academic program.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
No intervention
Other interventionNo intervention
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Modified Australian pelvic floor questionnaire
It will be used to estimate the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders through assessing their bladder function, bowel function, and pelvic organ prolapse. This questionnaire will be administered electronically via online survey platforms.
Time frame
2 monthsSecondary outcomes
1
A self-administered survey
A self-administered survey will be used to assess potential associated risk factors, including lifestyle habits, weight, BMI, family history, mental health factors (stress, anxiety, depression), physical health factors (sleep, exercise, dietary habits). Also, it will assess students' awareness of pelvic floor health and their utilization of available healthcare resources for managing pelvic floor-related concerns.
Time frame
2 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov