Onanong Buala. Factors associated with urinary problems among postpartum women at Siriraj Hospital. Master's Degree(Human Reproduction and Population Planning). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2009.
Factors associated with urinary problems among postpartum women at Siriraj Hospital
Abstract:
During the postpartum period, urinary problems are common in women
and may lead to chronic illness. This study aims to determine the incidence and factors
associated with urinary problems in postpartum women who delivered vaginally at
Siriraj Hospital. Study design was descriptive research. Data was collected by using a
questionnaire to interview postpartum women within 48 hours after childbirth. During
May 2008 -June 2008 198 postpartum women were recruited. Data was analyzed by
descriptive statistical analysis which includes frequency, percentage, mean and
standard deviation. To test the hypothesis of association between the variables, the
chi-square test was used. Significance level of α = 0.05 was applied.
This study found that the incidence of urinary problems in postpartum
women was 59.1%, which included urinary dysuria 54.5 %, urinary retention 6.0 %
and urinary incontinence 3.0 %. There were 9 women (4.5%) who had more than 1
problem. Factors which had significant association with urinary problems were
gestational age at delivery, parity, and the duration of the first stage of labour. A factor
which had a significant association with dysuria was the duration of the first stage of
labour.
In conclusion, urinary problems, especially dysuria, in postpartum women
who had vaginal delivery were common. Proper care during labour would prevent
these problems.