Pelvic floor disorders include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and other sensory and emptying abnormalities of the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tracts which are widely prevalent among women and largely undertreated. Many disparities exist among women with pelvic floor disorders which may affect prevalence estimates and treatment options offered.
Findings suggest that there are many disparities among women with pelvic floor disorders including age, race, inadequate knowledge, access to care, and socioeconomic status. Better understanding disparities among women with pelvic floor disorders can help to guide further programs for education, outreach, and treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders.
Current urology reports. 2018 Feb 23*** epublish ***
Siobhan M Hartigan, Ariana L Smith
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3rd Floor West Pavilion, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. ., Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3rd Floor West Pavilion, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.