Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise in the Antenatal Period
Condition: Urinary Incontinence; Fecal Incontinence; Sexual Dysfunction; Sexuality
MeSH terms: Fecal Incontinence; Urinary Incontinence
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      This study aimed to determine the effect of perineal massage and pelvic floor exercise in the
      antenatal period on sexuality and urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period.
      This study will be conducted in a pregnant school at a state hospital in Turkey. An active
      control group will be formed as the control group. The control group will be given the
      "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by the researchers.
      Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to the "Pelvic Floor
      Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group. Experimental 2 group
      will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage training and the "Pelvic
      Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.
    

Detailed description: 
      The research was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The simple randomization method
      will be used for the assignment to groups. The data of the research; will be collected using
      the Preliminary Evaluation Form, Personal Information Form, Female Sexual Function Index, The
      International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-ICIQ-SF (Turkish Version), and Fecal
      Incontinence Severity Index. The research will start at the 34th week of pregnancy and the
      questionnaires will be administered in the 3rd month after delivery. There will be 3 groups
      in the research.An active control group will be formed as the control group. The control
      group will be given the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by
      the researchers. Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to
      the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.
      Experimental 2 group will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage
      training and the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control
      group.
    

Intervention name(s): Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training; Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage; Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise
Intervention type(s): Behavioral; Behavioral; Behavioral
Intervention description(s): The "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet is cover weight control, perineal hygiene, adequate fluid consumption, not smoking and alcohol use, avoidance of spicy, fizzy and fatty foods and beverages, correct posture and frequency of micturition, prevention of constipation and abdominal pressure.; Women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.; Women assigned to this group will apply pelvic floor exercise at least 3 days a week 8-12 times a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition, women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Factorial Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Supportive Care