Development and preliminary validation of a post-fistula repair reintegration instrument among Ugandan women

Development and preliminary validation of a post-fistula repair reintegration instrument among Ugandan women

Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is a debilitating and traumatic birth injury affecting 2–3 million women globally, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Affected women suffer physically, psychologically and socioeconomically. International efforts have increased access to surgical treatment,...

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Main Authors: Alison El Ayadi, Hadija Nalubwama, Justus Barageine, Torsten B. Neilands, Susan Obore, Josaphat Byamugisha, Othman Kakaire, Haruna Mwanje, Abner Korn, Felicia Lester, Suellen Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Obstetric fistula
Social reintegration
Maternal morbidity
Obstructed labor
Measure
Instrument
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0372-8

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