Reasons for delay in seeking treatment among women with obstetric fistula in Tanzania: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric fistula is among the serious and distressing maternal morbidities in Tanzania. Obstetric fistula is a childbirth-related injury caused by prolonged and obstructed labor which has a devastating impact on affected women and their families. The aim of this study was to explore reasons why women with obstetric fistula admitted to the Comprehensive Community- Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) hospital delayed seeking fistula treatment.

Methods

This exploratory study incorporated qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were used to collect data from 18 women with obstetric fistula admitted to CCBRT hospital. The interviews were conducted in Kiswahili and lasted for 40-45 min. Audio-recordings of the interviews were transcribed verbatim and translated

SUBMITTER: Lyimo MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6617583 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature