Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. E-mail: dr. This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and acceptability of antenatal perineal massage APM among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia.
This cross-sectional study included pregnant women who met the predefined inclusion criteria and attended the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 1 October to 31 December Most women Common sources of information included the internet Nearly half Only Additionally, The average knowledge score was 1. The study revealed low awareness, poor knowledge, and weak acceptability of APM among pregnant patients.
Targeted education for patients and healthcare providers could enhance knowledge and improve maternalβfetal health outcomes. Keywords: antenatal perineal massage, perineal tear, pregnancy, knowledge, awareness, acceptability. The perineum is the region situated between the vaginal orifice and anus.
In the context of intrapartum perineal tears, the severity of the injury is classified into four degrees, with the 3rd and 4th degrees involving damage to the anal sphincters complex and anorectal mucosa, respectively 1. Perineal injuries can lead to both immediate and lasting complications, which encompass issues like bleeding, pain, and infections.
Furthermore, they can give rise to challenges involving incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, disruptions in self-esteem, and heightened anxieties regarding pregnancy and childbirth 3 - 7. Hence, the prevention of such trauma stands to offer considerable advantages to many women, potentially leading to a decrease in both hospital expenses and therapeutic expenditures 8.
