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Pelvic Organ Prolapse is one of the common Gynecological morbidities among women which compromise the quality of their lives. Pelvic Organ Prolapse is not the problem for old ladies only. In fact, it is estimated that Fifty percent of women of childbearing age will experience some level of Pelvic organ prolapse. DESIGN: One group pre-test post-test pre experimental design was selected for this study. SUBJECTS: The samples were 60 women aged between 20 to 45 years from selected urban area of Bangalore. METHOD: A purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples for the study. DATA COLLECTION TOOL: A self instructional module and structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data from the subjects. DATA ANALYSIS: The obtained data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and interpreted in terms of objectives and hypothesis of the study. The level of significance was set at 0.05 level. RESULTS: The result showed during pre-test that majority (73.3%) had inadequate knowledge and only few (26.7%) had moderate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge regarding uterine prolapse. A significant gain in the knowledge level (t=26.98, p<0.05, 59df) is found after the administration of SIM. Pre-test knowledge level of women regarding uterine prolapse was significantly associated with their age (?2=6.37), family income/month (?2=10.97) and number of children(?2=7.90) at 0.05 levels of significance.