Experiences of living with Obstetric Fistula (OF) at Khartoum: Case study women attending Abbo's Centre for Fistula and Urogynecology in Khartoum Teaching Hospital

Experiences of living with Obstetric Fistula (OF) at Khartoum: Case study women attending Abbo's Centre for Fistula and Urogynecology in Khartoum Teaching Hospital

This reseach paper investigates obstetric fistula (OF) which is a devastating problem of survivors of prolonged obstructed labour (POL) resulted in an abnormal opening between the bladder and the wall of the vagina and/or the rectum. Living with obstetric fistula is perceived to be a big burden on w...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Ahfad journal 2021-06, Vol.38 (1), p.14-30
Hauptverfasser: Sherfi, Huda A, Khogali, Mustafa, Bedri, Nafisa Mohamed, Blystad, Astrid, Hauk, Haldis
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Case studies
Data Analysis
Females
Fistula
Fistula, Vaginal
Health aspects
Obstetrics
Patient outcomes
Quality of life
Stigma
Women
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Zusammenfassung:This reseach paper investigates obstetric fistula (OF) which is a devastating problem of survivors of prolonged obstructed labour (POL) resulted in an abnormal opening between the bladder and the wall of the vagina and/or the rectum. Living with obstetric fistula is perceived to be a big burden on women: Socially, psychologically and economically. This paper aimed at exploring Sudanese women's experiences and challenges of living with OF both prior to and after surgery.
ISSN:0255-4070