ArticleBMC public health2019
Post - effects of obstetric fistula in Uganda; a case study of fistula survivors in KITOVU mission hospital (MASAKA), Uganda.
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- The psycho-social impact of obstetric fistula and available support for women residing in Nigeria: a systematic review.BMC women's health · 2023Pooled it
- The lived experiences and coping mechanisms of women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Knowledge of obstetric fistulas and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Review
- Epidemiological profile, clinical characteristics, and surgical outcomes of genital fistula repair in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: FisPro DRC Experience.The Pan African medical journal · 2026Article
- Beyond Continence: Long-Term Psychosocial Adaptation Following Mainz II Urinary Diversion for Incurable Obstetric Fistula in Rural Uganda.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Lived experiences of refugee women with vaginal fistula in Nakivale and Oruchinga refugee settlements, Isingiro District, Uganda.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Social support among women with genital fistula in Uganda.Culture, health & sexuality · 2023Article
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- Long-Term Effects of Obstetric Fistula on the Overall Quality of Life among Survivors Who Had Undergone Obstetric Fistula Repair, Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020: A Community-Based Study.Rehabilitation research and practice · 2022Article
- Rehabilitation and reintegration programming adjunct to female genital fistula surgery: A systematic scoping review.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundObstetrical fistula (OF) is a public health challenge that is among the previously neglected components of maternal health in the developing world. The condition, which in the recent past has increasingly drawn more attention from the public, has a devastating impact on the health and wellbeing of both women and girls worldwide. The most common cause of obstetric fistula in developing countries is prolonged obstructed labor affecting approximately 2 million women and girls across Africa and Asia. The objective of this study was to examine the post-effects of fistula and reintegration strategies of fistula survivors in Uganda.
methodsA descriptive case study design was used to collect data from women aged 15-49 years who had experienced OF and been successfully treated/repaired. Data collection was aided by in-depth interview guides designed for collecting qualitative data which was analyzed using thematic and content analysis.
resultsThe study results showed that 45.6% were aged 18-24 years, 43% had only primary level education and 55.7% of the women were married. Fistula survivors continue to suffer from shame, rejection, isolation and stigma, trauma and disgrace among other effects even after successful repair/surgery. Some of the reintegration strategies for fistula survivors include; seeking for successful repair, remarriage and relocation from their parent communities to new environments.
conclusionIn addition to capacity building, changing attitudes and strengthening the health system, a comprehensive and holistic fistula care approach is required to facilitate the reintegration process and restoration of women dignity.
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