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Surgical success in obstetric fistula repair and associated factors: findings from a retrospective cohort study in Zambia [PDF]

BMC Surgery
Background Obstetric fistulas are common in low-resourced settings, but the factors associated with successful repair remain unclear in Zambia. We assessed the socio-demographics, fistula characteristics, and healthcare factors associated with successful
Sianga Mutola, Bwalya Magawa Chomba, Nawi Ng, Dhally M. Menda, Valérie R. Louis, Lowery Wilson Michael   +5 more
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The psycho-social impact of obstetric fistula and available support for women residing in Nigeria: a systematic review [PDF]

BMC Women's Health, 2023
Background Obstetric fistula continues to affect the social and mental wellbeing of women living in Nigeria giving rise to poor maternal health outcome.
Ifunanya Roseline Nduka, Nasreen Ali, Isabella Kabasinguzi, David Abdy   +3 more
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Coping strategies of women with obstetric fistula in the Northern Region of Ghana. [PDF]

PLOS Mental Health
Obstetric fistula is a condition where women leak urine or faeces without control due to a hole created between where babies are born through and where urine or feces are stored.
Patience Akayila Asupulie, Samuel Adjorlolo, Gideon Puplampu   +2 more
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Variability and awareness of obstetric fistula among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Background: Obstetric fistula among women of reproductive age is a significant public health issue in developing countries, including Sub-Saharan Africa.
Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Daniel Sisay Wtsadik, Eden Ashenafi, Berhanu Gidisa Debela, Temesgen Leka Lerango, Temesgen Muche Ewunie, Mesfin Abebe   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Deciphering community-level knowledge of obstetric fistula and determinants: perspectives elucidated by ordinal logistic regression [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundObstetric fistula is a significant cause of maternal morbidity in resource-limited settings, where women often suffer due to a lack of prompt access to skilled obstetric services.
Miteku Andualem Limenih, Alemakef Wagnew Melesse, Chernet Baye, Beletew Shewabere, Eskedar Getie Mekonnen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Aster Berhe, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Wagaye Fentahun Chanie   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Obstetric fistula repair failure and its associated factors among women who underwent repair in sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundObstetric fistula repair failure can result in increased depression, social isolation, financial burden for the woman, and fistula care programs.
Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Zemachu Ashuro, Berhanu Gidisa Debela, Mesfin Abebe   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Self-Esteem and Its Predictive Factors Among Women with Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2022
Background & aim: Women living with obstetric fistulas have been known to have increased depression, anxiety, and other mental health dysfunctions. Evidence shows that due to the obstetric fistula condition, there is a frequent maternal loss of self ...
Bekana Hurissa, Zewdie Koricha, Lelisa Dadi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Awareness of obstetric fistula and associated factors among women in reproductive age group attending public hospitals in southwest Ethiopia, 2021

Reproductive Health, 2021
Plain Language Summary Globally, between 2 and 3 million women were affected by obstetric fistula. Moreover, obstetric fistula is common in developing nations, as around 60% of it was found in sub-Saharan the so-called fistula belt’ and middle east Asia.
Dessalegn Nigatu Rundasa, Tarekegn Fekede Wolde, Kenbon Bayisa Ayana, Abeya Fufa Worke   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Obstetric fistula repair failure and its associated factors among women underwent repair in Yirgalem Hamlin fistula center, Sidama Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: a retrospective cross sectional study

BMC Women's Health, 2022
Background Obstetric fistula repair failure is a combination of unsuccessful fistula closure and/or incontinence following a successful closure. It causes a burden on both the patients and the fistula centers.
Shimelis Tadesse, Neway Ejigu, Dejene Edosa, Tebeje Ashegu, Dubale Dulla   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of asymptomatic bacteriuria among women with pelvic organ prolapse in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria

BMC Women's Health, 2018
Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the herniation of pelvic organs from its anatomical confines, and it is of considerable importance to the practicing gynaecologist in middle and low income countries. It is commonly associated with, urinary tract
K. C. Ekwedigwe, I. Sunday-Adeoye, M. O. Eliboh, M. E. Isikhuemen, H. Uro-Chukwu, P. Ezeonu, A. B. C. Daniyan, E. N. Yakubu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source