SOCIAL CONTEXT OF VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA IN EBONYI AND PLATEAU STATES, NIGERIA

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Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), an uncontrollable leakage of urine through the vaginal, is a
global public health problem associated with maternal death. In Nigeria, it is a common …

PREVALENCE OF VESICO VAGINAL FISTULA AND COPING STRATEGIES OF WOMEN IN KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA

IG Wali, J Sani, AM Omiya - FUDMA JOURNAL OF …, 2024 - fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng
Abstract Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) poses a significant challenge for women, particularly
in Kebbi State, Nigeria, where a VVF Centre operates to provide surgical repair and …

[PDF][PDF] Prevalence of Vesicovaginal Fistula in Kebbi State

TO JAMES, WA BABAYEMI, GI ONWUKA… - Ethnicity, 2022 - m.topflightvalet.com
The prevalence of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) is frequently underestimated due to its
shallow knowledge, yet it remains a major public health challenge, especially in developing …

Community misconception about the aetiopathogenesis and treatment of vesicovaginal fistula in northern Nigeria

AJ Umoiyoho, EC Inyang-Etoh - International Journal of Medicine and …, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: The increasing incidence of obstetric vesicovaginal fistula (OVVF) in Nigeria
has justified the need for continued exploration of ways to prevent the occurrence of this …

[HTML][HTML] The burden of vesico-vaginal fistula in North Central Nigeria

PH Daru, JA Karshima, S Mikah… - Journal of the West …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF), as seen in this environment, is a major cause of
severe morbidity and potential mortality, which can result in marital disruption, rejection and …

Medico-social problems of patients with vesico-vaginal fistula in Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano

M Kabir, Z Iliyasu, IS Abubakar, UL Umar - Annals of African Medicine, 2003 - ajol.info
Background: Vesico-vaginal fistula is still a persisting scourge in the developing countries
with devastating medical and social consequences. These consequences were studied …

[PDF][PDF] Knowledge, attitude and maternal health care utilization among married women of reproductive age towards vesicovaginal fistula in Kebbi state, Nigeria

SA Basheer, T Pumpaibool - J Health Res, 2015 - thaiscience.info
This cross sectional study sought to assess the knowledge, attitude and maternal health
care utilization among married women of reproductive age in Birnin Kebbi Local government …

Knowledge of causes of VVF and discrimination suffered by patients in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: a qualitative study

N Emma-Echiegu, UO Okoye… - Social work in public health, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) is a major public health issue in Nigeria. This study focused on
VVF patients seeking treatment. Hospital records were used to sample 30 respondents …

Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF): a shift in epidemiology in northeastern Nigeria.

AA Kullima, BM Audu, M Bukar, MB Kawuwa… - Ebonyi Medical …, 2009 - ajol.info
Background: Vesico vaginal fistula is not only a medical disorder, but a serious social
calamity. It reflects the state of health system failing to meet the basic needs of a growing …

[PDF][PDF] Trend Analysis of Vesico-vaginal Fistula among Attendee's in Fistula Centres in Kano State, Nigeria

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ABSTRACT A study on the trend analysis of VVF among attendee's in fistula centers, Kano
State, Nigeria was carried out using ten (10) years hospital records. Results showed three …