Objective Living with obstetric fistulas is detrimental to the quality of life of women with
fistulas. This study aimed to assess the quality of life and predictive factors among women …

Background Obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and bladder or
rectum. Women affected by obstetric fistula are often abandoned by their husbands …

Background The consequences of obstetric fistula on affected women are more than the
medical condition. It has extensive physical, psychological, social, and economic …

Background. Obstetric fistula (OF) remains a silent neglected maternal challenge associated
with devastating life consequences. Living with OF presents far-reaching physical, social …

Abstract Background In Zimbabwe, repair of obstetric fistula was established as a public
health intervention in 2015. The aim of this study was to assess the quality life of obstetric …

Introduction. Childbirth is a special time in the lives of women and families at large. It can
also be a time of great tragedy. International reports show that, annually, more than 500,000 …

Introduction Obstetric fistula remains a debilitating complication of childbirth and maternal
morbidity in developing countries. Few studies document the challenges and coping …

Despite growing recognition of the importance of linking obstetric fistula prevention and
treatment strategies with rehabilitation and social reintegration programmes, little research …

Objectives To assess urinary and reproductive health and quality of life following surgical
repair of obstetric fistula. Design Follow‐up study. Setting A newly established fistula clinic …

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess quality of life (QoL) using the WHOQOL-BREF
questionnaire among obstetric fistula (OF) patients before and after surgical repair of OF …