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Etiology and factors associated with urogenital fistula among women who have undergone cesarean section: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Background The prevalence and impact of fistulas are more common in developing countries with limited access to emergency obstetric care. As a result, women in these settings often experience adverse psychosocial factors. The purpose of this study was to
Raha Maroyi, Madeline K. Moureau, Heidi W. Brown, Rane Ajay, Gloire Byabene, Denis M. Mukwege   +5 more
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OBSTRUCTED LABOR

The Professional Medical Journal, 2015
The women of developing countries are at risk of pregnancy-relatedcomplications including pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia, obstructed labor, sepsis etc. Obstructedlabor results due to three delays while woman is full term & is in labor. If detected and managedearly and correctly, the pregnancies can be made safe and may result in birth of healthybabies ...
Shazia Rahman Shaikh, Khalida Naz Memon, Gulzar Usman   +2 more
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Prediction Model of Prolonged and Obstructed Labor in East Nusa Tenggara: A Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines Analysis

Jurnal Info Kesehatan, 2023
Prolonged and obstructed labor are the type of abnormal labor that may lead to maternal and fetal mortality. This study established the model for predicting prolonged and obstructed labor in East Nusa Tenggara.
Yuanita Clara Luhi Rogaleli, Mariana Ngundju Awang   +1 more
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Nutrition and obstructed labor [PDF]

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
Obstructed labor is one of the most common preventable causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Among the common causes are cephalopelvic disproportion, malpresentation, and malposition. Recognizing the causes of obstructed labor is important if the complications are to be prevented. Adequate prevention, however,
J C, Konje, O A, Ladipo
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Determinants of obstructed labour and its adverse outcomes among women who gave birth in Hawassa University referral Hospital: A case-control study.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundGlobally, obstructed labour accounted for 22% of maternal morbidities and up to 70% of perinatal deaths. It is one of the most common preventable causes of maternal and perinatal mortality in low-income countries.
Melaku Desta, Zenebe Mekonen, Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Minychil Demelash, Temesgen Getaneh, Yibelu Bazezew, Getachew Mullu Kassa, Negash Wakgari   +7 more
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Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of obstructed labor at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Sahel Medical Journal, 2018
Introduction: Obstructed labor is a common cause of feto-maternal morbidity and mortality in Maiduguri, Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, causes, risk factors, and outcome of obstructed labor at the University of Maiduguri Teaching ...
Babagana Bako, Emmanuel Barka, Abubakar A Kullima   +2 more
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Learning from maternal deaths due to uterine rupture: review of cases from peri-urban UgandaAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

AJOG Global Reports, 2022
BACKGROUND: Maternal deaths from uterine rupture continue to occur globally, with particularly high rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal death reviews have been shown to be an effective part of cohesive strategies to prevent future deaths.
Imelda Namagembe, MD, Sarah M. Chukwuma, MBChB, Annettee Nakimuli, MD, PhD, Noah Kiwanuka, PhD, Josaphat Byamugisha, PhD, Ashley Moffett, MB/BChir, PhD, Catherine E. Aiken, MB/BChir, PhD   +6 more
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Overcoming phase 1 delays: the critical component of obstetric fistula prevention programs in resource-poor countries

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012
Background An obstetric fistula is a traumatic childbirth injury that occurs when labor is obstructed and delivery is delayed. Prolonged obstructed labor leads to the destruction of the tissues that normally separate the bladder from the vagina and ...
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Assessment of the adverse pregnancy outcomes and its associated factors among deliveries at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundAdverse pregnancy outcomes are the main causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and long-term physical and psychological sequels in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
Mesfin Tadese, Kefyalew Dagne, Abate Dargie Wubetu, Shiferaw Abeway, Alemayehu Bekele, Worku Misganaw Kebede, Getaneh Baye Mulu   +6 more
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Fetomaternal outcome in obstructed labor in a peripheral tertiary care hospital

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2013
Background: Obstructed labor is the leading cause of hospitalization, comprising up to 39% of all obstetric patients in developing countries. It is the single most important cause of maternal death and is one of the three leading causes of perinatal ...
Sabyasachi Mondal, Arunima Chaudhuri, Gourisankar Kamilya, Debojyoti Santra   +3 more
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