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ArticleObstetrics and gynecology international2020

Quality of Life among Obstetric Fistula Patients at Kitovu Mission Hospital: A Health Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Masaka District, Uganda.

Samuel Kakembo, Christine Atuhairwe, Ivan Mugisha Taremwa

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Article in Obstetrics and gynecology international, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Samuel KakemboClarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda.
Christine AtuhairweClarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8467-2802
Ivan Mugisha TaremwaClarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1048-1405
Clarke International University · UG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObstetric fistula (OF) remains a silent neglected maternal challenge associated with devastating life consequences. Living with OF presents far-reaching physical, social, psychosocial, and emotional concerns, which negatively impact a woman's quality of life. This study evaluated the quality of life among obstetric fistula patients in Masaka district, Uganda.

methodA cross-sectional study was conducted among 63 women diagnosed with OF at Kitovu Mission Hospital. Data were collected using a questionnaire, observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed at univariate, bivariate, and multivariate levels, where the ordinal logistic regression model was applied. The qualitative data was transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

resultsMajority (87%) of the women diagnosed with OF reportedly had a poor quality of life. Bivariate analysis indicated that level of education (

conclusionA holistic fistula treatment approach is required that takes into consideration all aspects of life to address the consequences of obstetric fistula to realize improved quality of life among patients.

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