A systematic review and meta-analysis on the recovery time of obstetric fistula in Ethiopia, 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstetric fistula is a birth injury that causes the vagina to open abnormally. As a result, women may experience urinary leakage, which can lead to isolation, depression, and a lower quality of life. Due to the scarcity of evidence regarding the average recovery time for obstetric fistula in Ethiopia, Therefore, this study aimed to assess the recovery time for women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia.

Methods

Between September and 8 November 2023, published studies were searched using online databases including PubMed, Hinari, Epistemonikos, and Google Scholar. The systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Study quality was assessed using Egger's test and a visual inspection of

SUBMITTER: Asmare L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11451168 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature