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Women's views on obstetric fistula risk factors and prevention in north-central Nigeria: an interpretive descriptive study.
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- Intersecting stigma, social exclusion and coping mechanisms among women living with obstetric fistula in rural northern Ghana: a qualitative study.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveObstetric fistula, also known as vesicovaginal fistula or rectovaginal fistula, is an abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum caused by prolonged obstructed labour that causes substantial long-term harm to women. It is most prevalent in low resource settings and although preventative measures have been proposed, they have not, to date, taken women's own views into account. The objective of this study was to explore the views of North Nigerian women on obstetric fistula risk factors and prevention.
designThis study was conducted using Interpretive Description methodology, which is a qualitative approach underpinned by Symbolic Interactionism. A semistructured questionnaire was used to explore the views of 15 women living with obstetric fistula about risk factors and prevention of the condition. Data were collected in one-to-one in-depth interviews conducted between December 2020 and May 2021. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim, and a thematic approach to data analysis was employed. SAMPLING AND
settingThe setting for this study was a fistula repair centre in north-central Nigeria. The sample was formed of a purposively selected 15 women who had experienced obstetric fistula at a repair Centre in north-central Nigeria.
resultsFour core themes emerged from women's views on obstetric fistula risk factors and prevention: (1) Women's autonomy, (2) Economic empowerment, (3) Infrastructure/transportation and (4) Provision of skilled healthcare services.
conclusionThe findings from this study highlight previously unknown women's views on obstetric fistula risk factors and prevention in north-central Nigeria. Analysis of insights from women's voices directly affected by obstetric fistula demonstrated that in their views and experiences, giving women autonomy (decision-making power) to choose where to birth safely, economic empowerment, enhancement of transportation/infrastructure and provision of skilled healthcare services may mitigate obstetric fistula in Nigeria.
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