Knowledge and Awareness About Pelvic Floor Health Among Young Fitness Enthusiasts in Central India.

Cross-sectionalInternational urogynecology journal· Jul 2026

Knowledge and Awareness About Pelvic Floor Health Among Young Fitness Enthusiasts in Central India.

Deepa Joshi, Aeman Khan, Richa Chouksey

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UrogynecologyCross-sectionalQ2IF 2.0

Only a third of young fitness-centre women were aware of pelvic floor muscles.

Knowledge and Awareness About Pelvic Floor Health Among Young Fitness Enthusiasts in Central India.

Deepa Joshi … Richa Chouksey

International urogynecology journal · Jul 2026 · Q2 in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background

As women go through pregnancy and childbirth, the potential for injury and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles increases, often leading to myriad of pelvic floor disorders.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at multiple fitness centres in a tier-2 city and included 160 women aged 18-35 years engaged in regular fitness activities.

n = 160 women

Results

Just 32.5% of participants knew what pelvic floor muscles are.

Aware of pelvic floor

32.5%

Knew about pelvic floo

41.9%

More results

Graduates and postgraduates showed significantly greater awareness (p < 0.05).

Professionals and businesswomen had higher UDI-6 scores, indicating greater distress (p = 0.042).

Moderate to heavy exercisers reported greater awareness but no significant difference in distress scores.

More results

Participants who did moderate and heavy amounts of exercise had higher mean PFDI-20 scores than those with sedentary lifestyles.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

This study identified key areas for intervention, including targeted education, structured fitness programmes and occupational health initiatives.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Implementing these recommendations can enhance pelvic floor health awareness and preventive practices, ultimately improving the quality of life for young women.

Knowledge and Awareness About Pelvic Floor Health Among Young Fitness Enthusiasts in Central India.

Knowledge and Awareness About Pelvic Floor Health Among Young Fitness Enthusiasts in Central India.

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