Health-seeking experiences of women with obstetric fistula: a qualitative study at two fistula centres in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The study explored the health-seeking experiences of women with obstetric fistula from the onset of the condition until surgical treatment was obtained. It also describes their interactions with health staff and traditional healers.

Design

Exploratory, descriptive qualitative study.

Setting

Two secondary-level health facilities in the northern and central regions of Ghana; data collection took place in 2018-2019.

Participants

A purposive sample of 37 women who had experienced fistula resulting from childbirth and were awaiting fistula repair at the two fistula centres in Ghana was obtained.

Data analysis

Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

Results

Health-seeking experiences and behaviours of women with obstetric fistula were

SUBMITTER: Asiedua E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441049 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature