Obstetric fistula in low-income countries |
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Authors: | Alice X. Zheng |
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Affiliation: | University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveTo identify, survey, and systematically review the current knowledge regarding obstetric fistula as a public health problem in low-income countries from the peer-reviewed literature.MethodsThe Medline and Science Citation Index databases were searched to identify public health articles on obstetric fistula in low-income countries. Quantitative evidence-based papers were reviewed.ResultsThirty-three articles met the criteria for inclusion: 18 hospital-based reviews; 6 on risk factors/prevention; 4 on prevalence/incidence measurement; 3 on consequences of obstetric fistula; and 2 on community-based assessments.ConclusionObstetric fistula has received increased international attention as a public health problem, but reliable research on the burden of disease and interventions is lacking. |
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Keywords: | Evidence-based research Fistula Maternal morbidity Obstetric fistula Obstructed labor Review Vesicovaginal fistula |
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