Rates of Māori women receiving surgical treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in Southern District Health Board.

Aims: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common gynaecological conditions that are amenable to surgical management. The prevalence of these conditions has not been well studied in the New Zealand population, but limited evidence suggests that Māori women are likely to have a higher prevalence of POP and UI than non-Māori women. The aim of this study was to formally document the rate of access to these surgical procedures for Māori and non-Māori women in the area served by Southern District Health Board (SDHB).