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The Social Challenges of Stomas Faced by Families of Children With Anorectal Malformations in Uganda.
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- Should pull through be offered to patients with cloacal exstrophy?Pediatric surgery international · 2026Article
- Risk factors for catastrophic healthcare expenditure and high economic burden for children with anorectal malformations in Southwestern Uganda.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the anorectal malformation-stoma social challenges experienced by families of children with anorectal malformation in southwestern Uganda. Methods: Using a mixed-methods approach, a descriptive observational quantitative study with structured interview-based data collection was performed. The link between ARMs-stoma-related social challenges faced by families in southwestern Uganda from June 2021 to July 2023 was examined. Results: 157 participants were enrolled, and 74.3% of caregivers reported social challenges. Among those surveyed about the specific nature of these social difficulties, 66.7% reported facing discrimination from the community. 17.9% of patients experienced abandonment by their relatives. 72.1% reported being unable to attend public functions, while 21.4% felt compelled to keep their children indoors. 27.6% reported experiencing social restrictions. Conclusion: Caregivers face social challenges and restrictions due to stomas related to anorectal malformations in their communities. Healthcare providers should tailor care to address the urgent needs associated with these stoma challenges.
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