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
Qualifiers
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 design
Treatments tested in this trial
- No intervention
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov