Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence
Abstract This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence. Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data we...
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| description | Abstract This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence. Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, covering demographic characteristics and KAP scores. Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0–44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8–40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8–40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. Moreover, knowledge indirectly affected practices via attitudes (β = 0.020, p = 0.031). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that higher knowledge scores (OR = 1.101, p < 0.001) and higher education levels were associated with proactive practices. The results highlighted inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes among participants. Consequently, it is vital to implement targeted educational programs aimed at improving understanding and attitudes towards stress urinary incontinence in pregnant and postpartum women, enhancing their self-management behaviors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c110ea3e0c364e4aae72e924b91c56c62025-08-20T03:05:22ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-011511910.1038/s41598-025-09798-yKnowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinenceQin Dong0Shenxian Wan1Ruihua Wang2Sanshan Guo3Hong Shen4Ningjuan Wang5Wenting Cai6Luxi Cai7Wei Zhao8Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityDepartment of obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityNursing Department, Suzhou Research Center of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversityAbstract This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence. Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, covering demographic characteristics and KAP scores. Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0–44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8–40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8–40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. Moreover, knowledge indirectly affected practices via attitudes (β = 0.020, p = 0.031). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that higher knowledge scores (OR = 1.101, p < 0.001) and higher education levels were associated with proactive practices. The results highlighted inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes among participants. Consequently, it is vital to implement targeted educational programs aimed at improving understanding and attitudes towards stress urinary incontinence in pregnant and postpartum women, enhancing their self-management behaviors.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09798-yKnowledgeAttitudePracticePregnant womenMaternityStress urinary incontinence |
| spellingShingle | Qin Dong Shenxian Wan Ruihua Wang Sanshan Guo Hong Shen Ningjuan Wang Wenting Cai Luxi Cai Wei Zhao Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence Scientific Reports Knowledge Attitude Practice Pregnant women Maternity Stress urinary incontinence |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence |
| topic | Knowledge Attitude Practice Pregnant women Maternity Stress urinary incontinence |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09798-y |
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