Women's views on obstetric fistula risk factors and prevention in north-central Nigeria: an interpretive descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Obstetric 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.

Design

This 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 fac

SUBMITTER: Bulndi LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10277036 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature