2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-343201/v1
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Impact of Surgery on Quality of Life of Ugandan Women With Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a significant public health issue that negatively affects the Quality of Life (QOL) of women in both low- and high-income countries. About 20% of women will undergo surgery for POP over their lifetime. However, there is a paucity of information on the effect of surgery on QOL especially in resource limited settings. We therefore sought to determine the QOL among women with symptomatic POP living in rural southwestern Uganda and the impact of surgery on their quality o… Show more

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