Restrictions and Distress in Daily, Social and Sexual Functioning, and Intimate Relationships in Women with Pelvic Floor Complaints: A Mixed-Method Study

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Abstract

Women with pelvic floor complaints experience restrictions and distress in their daily, social, and sexual functioning, and their intimate relationships. We interviewed forty-eight women to unravel differences between women receiving and not receiving pelvic physical therapy and between pregnant, parous, and nulliparous women in preparation for theory development. We analyzed data in a mixed-method design using NVivo and Leximancer. sexual dysfunction, relationship dynamics, the nature and severity of restrictions and distress, and coping strategies appear to vary between women receiving and not receiving therapy. specific combinations of restrictions and distress are present in pregnant, parous, and nulliparous women, and might influence women’s decision to seek help.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-14
Number of pages14
JournalHealth Care for Women International
Volume43
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Apr 2022

Keywords

  • distress; restrictions; pelvic floor complaints; pelvic physical therapy; text mining
  • EXPERIENCES
  • IMPACT
  • GIRDLE PAIN
  • DISORDERS
  • ASSOCIATION
  • PREGNANCY

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