Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women

Figures & data

Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of participants (n = 27).

Variables	Mean± Standard Deviation	Minimum Value	Maximum Value
Age (years)	28.5 ± 3.0	23.0	35.0
Height (m)	1.6 ± 2.0	1.2	1.8
Body weight (kg)	75.5 ± 13.8	55.7	101.2
Body mass index (kg/m^2)	28.3 ± 5.5	19.0	37.7

Table 2. Frequency distribution of participants’ obstetrics characteristics (n = 27).

Variable	Frequency	Percentage
Gravity
1 Pregnancy (primi-gravida)	15	55.6
>1 Pregnancy (multi-gravida)	12	44.4
Parity
1 Childbirth (primiparous)	18	66.7
>1 Childbirth (multiparous)	9	33.3
Postpartum duration (months)
0–6	7	25.9
7–12	8	29.8
13–18	5	18.5
>18	7	25.9
History of tears or episiotomy during the last childbirth
Yes	2	77.8
No	6	22.2
History of urinary incontinence
Yes	2	7.4
No	25	92.6
Frequency of urine leakage (n = 2)
Very often	1	50.0
Rarely	1	50.0
Previous practice of Kegel exercise
Yes	12	44.4
No	15	55.6
Practice of post-natal exercise
Yes	7	25.9
No	20	74.1

Table 3. Comparisons of self-reported strength of contraction and self-perceived ease of participation among postpartum women.

Variable	Pre	Post	t-Value	p-Value
Self-reported strength of contraction	3.44±o.870	2.56 ± 0.712	4.993	0.000*
Self-perceived ease of participation	5.32 ± 1.145	4.04 ± 1.594	5.018	0.000*

Note: Key: * Indicates significance at p < 0.05.

Table 4. Between-group comparisons of mean differences in strength of contraction and ease of performance of Kegel’s exercises among the participants, based on orgasm attainment during sexual intercourse.

Variable	Group 1 (orgasm) n = 10	Group 2 (No orgasm) n = 17	t-Value	p-Value
Mean difference in strength of contraction	−1.200 ± 0.423	−1.13 ± 0.640	0.289	0.775
Mean difference in ease of performance	−0.800 ± 0.63246	−1.47 ± 1.642	1.218	0.236

Note: Key: Mean difference= Post minus pre intercourse value.