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The Predictors of Intent to Prevent Obstetric Fistula Recurrence Among Women with Fistula in Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Women's Health, 2022
Bekana Fekecha Hurissa,1 Zewdie Birhanu Koricha,2 Lelisa Sena Dadi3 1School of Midwifery, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; 2Department of Health, Behavior, and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia ...
Hurissa BF, Koricha ZB, Dadi LS
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Successful pregnancy along with prevention of obstetric fistula in a subsequent pregnancy is possible if proper antenatal care and timely elective caesarean delivery are ensured. Keywords: Fistula recurrence; obstetric fistula

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2021
Successful pregnancy along with prevention of obstetric fistula in a subsequent pregnancy is possible if proper antenatal care and timely elective caesarean delivery are ensured.
Rekha Poudel, Ganesh Dangal, Aruna Karki, Hema Pradhan, Ranjana Shrestha, Kabin Bhattachan   +5 more
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Shattered lives : understanding obstetric fistula in Uganda

In Uganda, there are an estimated 200,000 women suffering from obstetric fistula, with 1,900 new cases expected annually. These figures, combined with a persistently high maternal mortality rate, have led to an international discourse that claims the ...
Ruder, Bonnie J.
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Prevalence and risk factors of obstetric fistula: implementation of a need-based preventive action plan in a South-eastern rural community of India

BMC Women's Health, 2020
Background The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of obstetric fistula in the rural area of the south eastern community of India and the training of community health workers for its prevention.
Dharitri Swain, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Saubhagya Kumar Jena, Mahasweta Das, Hrushikesh Das   +4 more
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“The sun keeps rising but darkness surrounds us”: a qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

BMC Women's Health, 2019
Background Obstetric fistula is a hole between the vagina and bladder, and/or between the vagina and rectum, triggered by prolonged obstructed labor. The World Health Organization has estimated that at least 50,000 to 100,000 cases of obstetric fistula ...
Misganaw Animut, Abebe Mamo, Lakew Abebe, Million Abera Berhe, Shifera Asfaw, Zewdie Birhanu   +5 more
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Overview of Obstetric Fistula: From a Developing Country’s Perspective

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2020
Obstetric fistula is a hidden tragedy in the developing world, prevention is important and treatment is by surgical repair. However, failure, broken fistula, stress incontinence often demoralizes surgeons and patients.
Ganesh Dangal, Nishma Bajracharya, Aruna Karki, Hema Pradhan, Ranjana Shrestha, Kabin Bhattachan   +5 more
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Estimating the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia: Results from Demographic and Health Survey

International Journal of Women's Health, 2021
Getnet Gedefaw,1 Adam Wondmieneh,2 Addisu Getie,2 Melaku Bimerew,2 Asmamaw Demis2 1School of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia; 2School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia ...
Gedefaw G, Wondmieneh A, Getie A, Bimerew M, Demis A   +4 more
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Perception and attitude of obstetric fistula patients about their condition: a report from the Regional Hospital Maroua, Cameroon

Urogynaecologia International Journal, 2011
Background. Obstetric fistula results in a continuous leakage of urine or feces through the vagina. The social consequences of obstetric fistula are severe, with affected women often ostracized from the community, divorced, abandoned and remaining ...
Pierre Marie Tebeu, Charles-Henry Rochat, Jean Marie Kasia, Thérèse Delvaux   +3 more
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Repair failure and associated factors among women who underwent obstetric fistula surgery in Southwest Ethiopia: A retrospective study

Women's Health, 2023
Background: Surgical repair is one of the management strategies for obstetric fistulae, which are associated with tragic obstetric morbidities. Objective: This study assessed the proportion of repair failures and associated factors among women who ...
Wubishet Gezimu, Tadesse Sime, Aboma Diriba, Diriba Gemechu   +3 more
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Novel applications of biomaterials in the management of parastomal hernia and anal fistula [PDF]

, 2010
MD (res)The aim of this thesis was to explore novel applications for both traditional and contemporary biomaterials in the management of parastomal hernia and anal fistula.
Hammond, Toby Mark
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