Fung Kuen Koo, Rebecca Chen, Judith Fethney, Jay Balante, Grace Wong
Evaluating pre-and post-oral health literacy of undergraduate nursing students on an oral-systemic health learning intervention
Journal of dental education
childbirth major risk factor urinary incontinence ui result pelvic floor muscle training pfmt commonly recommended pregnancy prevent onset ui pfmt often classed physical activity pa behaviour hence pa guidelines postnatal women encourage pfmt alongside aerobic activities however postnatal lifestyle interventions tend overlook pfmt detrimental womens health future health risks including urinary incontinence study aimed explore perceptions acceptability postnatal physical activity pfmt intervention postnatal women scotland recruited women given birth within last 5 years displaying posters health centres community centres stirling facebook data gathered via online facetoface focus groups audio recorded transcribed verbatim analytic themes initially organised related concepts derived topic guide thematic analysis conducted subsequent analysis framework technique total seven online facetoface focus group discussions 31 women identified clear intention behaviour gap engagement pa psychological logistical barriers identified motivation childcare distinct pfmt feeling helplessness around knowing perform correct pfmt contraction subsequently resulting women adhering pfmt guidance women felt accessible pfmt advice available nhs participants received pfmt advice childbirth spoke squeezee app useful adhering pfmt regimen require additional teaching correct contractions need clarity practical support pfmt postnatal period approved intervention incorporating accessible app suggested participants women would like trained postnatal pfmt face barriers accessing adequate information education pfmt contraction intervention combining pfmt training app would useful needs circumstances