Knowledge and associated factors of obstetric fistula among antenatal care attendees at Faji Kunda and Farafenni health facilities, The Gambia.

ABSTRACT: An obstetric fistula is an inappropriate communication between the vagina and surrounding tubular organs, usually, the rectum and bladder, resulting in leakage. The World Health Organisation estimates that 50,000-100,000 women worldwide suffer from obstetric fistula each year. In-country literature reveals Gambian women know little about obstetric fistula. No published data existed on antennal women's perspectives and obstetric fistula knowledge factors. This study examines obstetric fistula knowledge and associated factors among antenatal care attendants at Faji Kunda and Farafenni Health Facilities, The Gambia. A facility analytical cross-sectional study included 385 antenatal care attendees. Study participants were recruited using systematic sampling. Statistical Package for the Social

SUBMITTER: Bah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459818 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature