Abstract:
Background: Is a long-term condition that are poorly understood, difficult to treat and for which there is currently no cure. As well as causing a range of disruptive symptoms, including four symptom domains are urogenital pain, lower urinary tract symptoms, psychological issues and sexual dysfunction.The aim of the study: To study the effect of Kegel exercises on patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis..
Materials and Methods: A purposive sample was used for this study, 94 patients with chronic prostatitis. This study was conducted at the urology outpatient clinics at El-Fayoum University and General Hospitals at El-Fayoum City.. Tools: Data were collected utilizing the following four tools: Tool (1): An interview questionnaire. Tool II- The National Institute of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom questionnaire. Tool III - Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Results: The present study revealed that there is a highly statistically significant between total practices scores in pre ,post and follow up test and the majority of the studied samples had an satisfactory practice in post test As well as the study showed that that there was a highly statistically significant of total practice with level of education and Social status.Conclusion: Based on the findings and research hypothesis, of the study it was concluded that the implementation of Kegel exercises program led to improvement in both knowledge and practices regarding chronic prostatitis and Kegel exercises. The improvement in knowledge is essential to improve practice.