Awareness on obstetric fistula and associated factors among women health development army, in the South Gondar zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia: A cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Obstetric fistula is a severe birth injury that profoundly impacts women's health, social well-being, economic stability, and psychological state. While it can be prevented with timely emergency obstetric care, a significant barrier in many developing regions, including the study area, is the lack of awareness among women. This study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness about obstetric fistula and the factors influencing it among the Women Health Development Army in the South Gondar zone of the Amhara region, Ethiopia, in 2020.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was done from July to December 2020, involving 633 women. Participants were selected using a multistage stratified sampling method. Data were collected using a pretested, intervie

SUBMITTER: Addimasu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11473375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature