Obstetric fistulae in southern Mozambique: incidence, obstetric characteristics and treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric fistula is one of the most devastating consequences of unmet needs in obstetric services. Systematic reviews suggest that the pooled incidence of fistulae in community-based studies is 0.09 per 1000 recently pregnant women; however, as facility delivery is increasing, for the most part, in Africa, incidence of fistula should decrease. Few population-based studies on fistulae have been undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mozambique. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of obstetric fistulae in recently delivered mothers, and to describe the clinical characteristics and care, as well as the outcome, after surgical repair.

Methods

We selected women who had delivered up to 12 months before the start of the study (June, 1st 2016). They were part

SUBMITTER: Mocumbi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5681779 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature