Childbirth complications continue to remain a major problem in various settings but most
rampant in underdeveloped nations, including Gambia, where poor living condition is …

Background An obstetric fistula is an inappropriate connection between the vagina, rectum,
or bladder that results in faecal or urine incontinence. Young women from rural areas with …

Background Awareness about obstetric fistula and its concomitant factors is central to efforts
to eliminate obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa. We, therefore, assessed the magnitude of …

This study examined awareness of the risk of and perceived causes of obstetric fistula by
women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Nigeria. The study was conducted in Ekiti State …

Objective This study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of obstetric
fistula (OF) awareness among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods This …

Background Obstetric fistula among women of reproductive age is a significant public health
issue in developing countries, including Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the pooled …

Objective to examine the socio-demographic profile of women experiencing signs of
obstetric fistula and factors contributing to the development of this condition in Pakistan …

Background Obstetric fistula is a worldwide problem that is devastating for women in
developing countries. The cardinal cause of obstetric fistula is prolonged obstructed labour …

Background Evidence suggests that there are approximately two female genital fistula cases
per 1000 women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than …

Background: Obstetric fistula results from complex interactions of social, biological, and
economic influences. Community-awareness can affect hopes and the attitude of fistula …