Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise in the Antenatal Period

Summary

This study aimed to determine the effect of perineal massage and pelvic floor exercise in the antenatal period on sexuality and urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period. This study will be conducted in a pregnant school at a state hospital in Turkey. An active control group will be formed as the control group. The control group will be given the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by the researchers. Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group. Experimental 2 group will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage training and the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence
• Fecal Incontinence
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexuality

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training

The "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet is cover weight control, perineal hygiene, adequate fluid consumption, not smoking and alcohol use, avoidance of spicy, fizzy and fatty foods and beverages, correct posture and frequency of micturition, prevention of constipation and abdominal pressure.

BEHAVIORAL

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage

Women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.

BEHAVIORAL

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise

Women assigned to this group will apply pelvic floor exercise at least 3 days a week 8-12 times a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition, women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gazi University

  collaborator OTHER

• Bitlis Eren University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Sultan Özkan Şat, Dr · Bitlis Eren University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

49 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-02-01

Primary Completion

2023-11-20

Completion

2023-11-20

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations