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

Although obstetric fistula was virtually eliminated in developed countries due to
comprehensive obstetric health care services, in developing countries including Ethiopia …

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 …

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 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 …

Objective This study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of women's
awareness of obstetric fistula (OF). Methods This community based crossectional study was …

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 …

Background Maternal mortality among adolescents remains high, meanwhile, it is an
avoidable tragedy which can be prevented by increasing adolescent knowledge of obstetric …

Background: Obstetric fistula is a major public health issue among thousands of women
within a developing country and has the most devastating effects on physical, social, and …