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Effect of Maya’s Abdominal Massage on Low Back Pain and Quality of Life among Women with Uterine Prolapse.

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Background: Pelvic organ prolapse represents a considerable concern in the realm of public health, exerting an influence on the overall quality of life by imposing restrictions on physical, social, and sexual activities, in addition to inducing psychological distress. Aim: was to examine the effect of Maya's abdominal massage on low back pain and quality of life among women with uterine prolapse. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was adopted. Setting: This research was carried out at the New Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 100 women was selected in accordance with determined criteria. Tools: Three tools were used, a structured interview questionnaire, visual analogue scale, and prolapse quality of life scale. Results: There were highly statistically significant differences in the level of low back pain intensity and improvement prolapse quality of life of women between the study and control groups (p <0.001) at 8 weeks and 12 weeks follow-up post-intervention. Conclusion: The findings concluded that Maya's abdominal massage administered over three months, significantly improved low back pain and the quality of life in women experiencing stage I or II uterine prolapse. Recommendation: It is suggested to raise awareness of women regarding benefits of Maya's abdominal massage for women with uterine prolapse.

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10.21608/ejhc.2024.378987

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Maya’s Abdominal Massage, Low back pain, quality of life, Women with Uterine Prolapse

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Shalaby Awad Mahmoud

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Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.

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nehal.shalaby@alexu.edu.eg

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Rashad Mahmoud El-Said

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Lecturer of Woman’s Health & Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.

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Asmaa

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Anwar Abd elglil

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Lecturer of Woman’s Health & Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Egypt.

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15

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3

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49421

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2024-09-01

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2024-09-09

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2024-09-01

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617

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632

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Effect of Maya’s Abdominal Massage on Low Back Pain and Quality of Life among Women with Uterine Prolapse.

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24 Dec 2024