Charisse Laura Mandimika|William Murk|Alexandra M. McPencow|AeuMuro G. Lake|Devin Miller|Kathleen A. Connell|Marsha K. Guess
Racial Disparities in Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Disorders Among Community-Dwelling Women
Yale University|Yale University|Kaiser Permanente|Yale University|Yale University|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|Yale University
brief objective evaluate racial ethnic differences knowledge preventative curative treatments pelvic floor disorders pfd methods secondary analysis responses 416 communitydwelling women aged 19 98 years living new county ct completed prolapse incontinence knowledge questionnaire associations raceethnicity categorized white african american women color combined group hispanic asian women knowledge proficiency modifiable risk factors treatments pfd evaluated associations adjusted age marital status socioeconomic status education working medical field pfd history results compared white women african american women significantly less likely recognize childbirth risk factor urinary incontinence ui pelvic organ prolapse pop know exercises help control leakage recognize pessaries treatment option pop women color also significantly less likely know risk factors preventative strategies curative treatment options pop ui however findings may generalizable given heterogeneity small size group conclusions significant racial disparities exist womens baseline knowledge regarding risk factors treatment options pop ui targeted culturally sensitive educational interventions essential enhancing success reducing personal economic burden pfd proven negative effects womens quality life secondary analysis responses 416 communitydwelling women aged 1998 years living new county connecticut completed prolapse incontinence knowledge questionnaire found compared white women african american women significantly less likely recognize childbirth risk factor ui pop know exercises help control leakage recognize pessaries treatment option pop