2024
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312019
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Women’s knowledge of symptoms of obstetric fistula, experiences, and associated factors in Sierra Leone

Augustus Osborne,
Peter Bai James,
Camilla Bangura

Abstract: Background Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth condition that results from prolonged obstructed labour without timely medical intervention, leading to a tear between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum. It is a public health issue, particularly in low-income countries with limited access to quality maternal healthcare. This study aims to assess knowledge of fistula symptoms among women who had a fistula and its associated factors in Sierra Leone. Methods Cross-sectional data from the 2019 Sie… Show more

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