Uterine prolapse can happen to women of any age, but it affects post-menopausal women who had one or more vaginal deliveries. Uterine prolapse is displacement of the uterus from its exact position. It can be in the vagina or it can be outside of the vagina and result from weakness in normally supportive tissue. 3 Prolapse of uterus is main factor that cause complication in reproductive health of women. Quantitative research approach was adopted total 60 participants were selected through purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was administered. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. This study showed that the mean post-test knowledge score (33.82+3.30) of the postnatal mother was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (22.68+3.92) and the mean difference was 11.14. The mean score was 15.9+1.30. Mean percentage score for practice1 score was 79.5%. In practice 2 the lowest range score was 13 and the highest range score was 20. The mean score was 17.45+ 1.7 and mean percentage score for practice score was 90%. The study concluded that the participants had not adequate knowledge regarding uterine prolapse and its prevention. By giving promoting and preventive counselling it shows that it was increase the knowledge of mothers.
Uterine prolapse, prevention, promotive and preventive counselling, knowledge and self-care practices
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