WOMEN'S SELF-PERCEPTION ABOUT THEIR BODY: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND PELVIS PROLAPS

Abstract

Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition commonly seen in aging women, with a higher incidence in the 70-79 age group. Characterized by clinical signs where the condition has affected women's quality of life. It seems that the group in evidence has limited knowledge about their own body and regarding the muscles that structure the pelvis, perhaps this is the reason why the search for preventive methods and correction of disorders remains insufficient and becomes a potential risk. For this purpose, the study carried out will evaluate women's level of knowledge when asked about pelvic prolapse, aimed at the female population that is monitored by the Unified Health System (SUS). Initially, the authors used literature in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database to structure knowledge pertaining to the topic. The research will be qualitative and descriptive carried out with women, in two units in Lins in the interior of São Paulo. Through semi-directed interviews based on a semi-structured script about selfperception of your body. The method of analyzing data from the interviews will be through content analysis, in the thematic modality. All participants will sign the informed consent form and will keep a copy of it. Understand women's level of knowledge to support future health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation actions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.031-039