Abstract
Purpose: In this study, we aimed to evaluate women's Obstructive Defecation Syndrome and constipation who gave birth and to determine effect of delivery type on obstructive defecation syndrome.
Materials and Methods: The research population consisted of 239 women who applied to the gynecology clinic of an educational research hospital, who had at least one birth. The research's data were collected with a questionnaire form containing socio-demographic and obstetric charesteristics based on the literature and "Obstructive Defecation Syndrome Scoring" and "Bristol Stool Scale".
Results: Of the women 60% delivered vaginally, 40% with cesarean. In addition 46.4% of the participants had constipation and 4.6% had obstructive defecation syndrome. There was no statistically significant relationship between obstructive defecation syndrome scores and age, type of delivery and menopause status. A statistically significant relationship was found between bristol stool scores and type of delivery. In addition, significant relation was found between the obstructive defecation syndrome scores and bristol stool scores of women.
Conclusion: The rate of obstructive defecation syndrome was low, the rate of constipation was found high in women. Because of the high rate of constipation in postpartum women preventive measures (early mobilisation, consuming fabrous foods) should be supported, provide consultancy by the health care team and to conduct randomized controlled studies.