Sub-Saharan African women's views and experiences of risk factors for obstetric fistula: a qualitative systematic review
Background Obstetric fistula used as synonymous with VVF in this study, is an abnormal
communication/hole between the urinary tract and the genital tract or the gastrointestinal …
communication/hole between the urinary tract and the genital tract or the gastrointestinal …
Obstetric fistula repair failure and its associated factors among women who underwent repair in sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Obstetric fistula repair failure can result in increased depression, social
isolation, financial burden for the woman, and fistula care programs. However, there is …
isolation, financial burden for the woman, and fistula care programs. However, there is …
Estimating the prevalence and risk factors of obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: results from demographic and health survey
Introduction Obstetric fistula is the most common obstetric problem in low-and middle-
income countries where maternal care is inaccessible. Obstetric fistula has serious social …
income countries where maternal care is inaccessible. Obstetric fistula has serious social …
Awareness of obstetric fistula and associated factors among women in reproductive age group attending public hospitals in southwest Ethiopia, 2021
DN Rundasa, TF Wolde, KB Ayana, AF Worke - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Background Obstetric fistula occurs in all developing countries but it is confined to the “fistula
belt” across the northern half of Sub-Saharan Africa from Mauritania to Eritrea and in the …
belt” across the northern half of Sub-Saharan Africa from Mauritania to Eritrea and in the …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of preconception care intervention on maternal nutritional status and birth outcome in a low-resource setting: Proposal for a nonrandomized controlled …
Background The provision of preconception care approaches such as maternal
assessments and education on healthy lifestyle (including physical activity, nutrition, and …
assessments and education on healthy lifestyle (including physical activity, nutrition, and …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of potential associated factors for stress urinary incontinence in women: a retrospective study
D Wei, J Meng, Y Zhang, Y Chen, J Li… - Annals of Translational …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background This study sought to analyze the potential associated factors for female stress
urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods A total of 5,013 women were screened for pelvic floor …
urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods A total of 5,013 women were screened for pelvic floor …
Factors associated with obstetric fistula among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: a community based case control study
AG Woldegebriel, GG Gebrehiwot, AA Desta… - Reproductive …, 2023 - Springer
Background Obstetric fistula is a major public health concerns in Ethiopia. It is the most
devastating cause of all maternal morbidities. Method Data from the 2016 Ethiopian …
devastating cause of all maternal morbidities. Method Data from the 2016 Ethiopian …
Awareness of obstetric fistula and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health …
W Aleminew, B Mulat, K Shitu - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective This study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of obstetric
fistula (OF) awareness among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods This …
fistula (OF) awareness among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods This …
Knowledge of obstetric fistula and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Northwestern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
M Tsega Dejen, T Assebe Yadeta… - BMC Women's …, 2022 - Springer
Background Obstetric fistula has been a major maternal health challenges in low and middle-
income countries, especially in Ethiopia, due to high child marriage and poor access to …
income countries, especially in Ethiopia, due to high child marriage and poor access to …
Obstetric fistula in Bangladesh: estimates from a national survey with clinical validation correction
Background Obstetric fistula, which develops after a prolonged or obstructed labour, is
preventable and treatable. However, many women are still afflicted with the condition and …
preventable and treatable. However, many women are still afflicted with the condition and …