A case–control study of the risk factors for obstetric fistula in Tigray, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3368-6
Abstract: Introduction and hypothesisWe tested the null hypothesis that there were no differences between patients with obstetric fistula and parous controls without fistula.MethodsA unmatched case–control study was carried out comparing 75 women with a history of… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; control study; risk factors; fistula ... See more keywords
Delays contributing to the development and repair of obstetric fistula in northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3416-2
Abstract: Introduction and hypothesisDelays in receiving obstetric care during labor contribute to high rates of maternal morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. This exploratory study was conducted to identify important delays experienced during the development and subsequent repair… read more here.
Keywords: repair obstetric; obstetric fistula; fistula northern; fistula ... See more keywords
Determinants of obstetric fistula in South-western Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04690-5
Abstract: Obstetric fistula, despite improved obstetric care, remains a real threat to poor women in rural Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify the risk factors that predispose women to obstetric fistula in South-western Ethiopia. An unmatched… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; south western; fistula south; fistula ... See more keywords
Predictors of Obstetric Fistula Repair Outcomes in Lubango, Angola.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2019.01.025
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Obstetric fistulas have a significant physical and social impact on many women in Angola. The majority of the population of this sub-Saharan African nation does not have access to high-quality obstetric care, and this… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; fistula repair; lubango angola; fistula ... See more keywords
Suffering yet surviving: Narratives of women living with obstetric fistula in the Northern Region of Ghana
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DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2021.1875099
Abstract: ABSTRACT Drawing on the insights of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems and Lazarus’ coping theories, this article highlights the challenges and coping strategies of women living with obstetric fistula in the Northern Region of Ghana. Employing the… read more here.
Keywords: women living; fistula northern; obstetric fistula; northern region ... See more keywords
Living with obstetric fistula: learnings from nine African countries
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012509
Abstract: Correspondence to Dr Carrie J Ngongo; cngongo@ gmail. com © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023. Reuse permitted under CC BYNC. No commercial reuse. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. LIVING WITH OBSTETRIC FISTULA: LEARNINGS… read more here.
Keywords: african countries; fistula; obstetric fistula; women fistula ... See more keywords
Effects of surgical repair of obstetric fistula on severity of depression and anxiety in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-019-2045-3
Abstract: BackgroundThe surgical repair of fistula can address the physical symptoms, but may not end the psychological challenges that women with fistula face. There are a few studies that focus on women with this condition in… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; surgical repair; depression anxiety; repair ... See more keywords
Integrated mental health screening for obstetric fistula patients in Mali: From evidence to policy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238777
Abstract: Background Obstetric fistula significantly impacts women’s mental health and well-being. Routine screening for mental health in fistula repair programs can be a gateway to link patients to services, and can produce routine data to inform… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; policy; fistula repair; health ... See more keywords
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on obstetric fistula repair program in Zimbabwe
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249398
Abstract: The advent of Covid-19 pandemic adversely affected many programs worldwide, public health, including programming for obstetric fistula were not spared. Obstetric fistula is an abnormal connection between the vagina and the bladder or the rectum… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric fistula; covid pandemic; fistula; fistula repair ... See more keywords
Challenges and coping mechanisms among women living with unrepaired obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: A phenomenological study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275318
Abstract: Introduction Obstetric fistula remains a debilitating complication of childbirth and maternal morbidity in developing countries. Few studies document the challenges and coping mechanisms among women living with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: coping mechanisms; among women; obstetric fistula; mechanisms among ... See more keywords
Awareness of obstetric fistula and its associated factors among reproductive-aged women: Demographic and health survey data from Gambia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283666
Abstract: Childbirth complications continue to remain a major problem in various settings but most rampant in underdeveloped nations, including Gambia, where poor living condition is widespread. Obstetric Fistula (OF) has been cited as one of the… read more here.
Keywords: fistula; health; awareness obstetric; condition ... See more keywords