Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Magnitude and associated factors of Utero-vaginal Prolapse among women’s visiting gynecology ward from 2016-2019 at Dilla Referral Hospital, southern Ethiopia

Abstract
Background: Utero-vaginal prolapse (UVP) is the herniation of the uterus and all vaginal segments wall. It is a major women’s health concern throughout the world. Globally, 2-20% of all women are affected by utero-vaginal prolapse. The prevalence of utero-vaginal prolapse in Ethiopia is 18.55% among all gynecological operations. Despite the fact, there is no enough study conducted in southern Ethiopia, therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of utero-vaginal prolapse among patients admitted at gynecological ward in Dilla University Referral Hospital, Dilla town, southern Ethiopia, 2020.