July 20, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Prevalence and associated factors affecting pelvic floor disorder among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pelvic floor disorders affect 25% of women in Ethiopia, with pelvic organ prolapse being the most prevalent at 28%.
A meta-analysis of 8 studies with 9703 participants details factors like vaginal delivery and home births linked to these disorders.
Key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders identified include having five or more vaginal deliveries and early marriage.
Findings highlight the need for better awareness and healthcare strategies to address pelvic floor disorders in Ethiopia.

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Systematic review reports 25% prevalence of pelvic floor disorders in Ethiopian women, indicating significant risk factors include vaginal delivery and early marriage.

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Mihretie et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review reports 25% prevalence of pelvic floor disorders in Ethiopian women, indicating significant risk factors include vaginal delivery and early marriage.

Prevalence and associated factors affecting pelvic floor disorder among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Prevalence and associated factors affecting pelvic floor disorder among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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