Obstetric fistula in low-income countries Review

Zheng, AX, Anderson, FWJ. (2009). Obstetric fistula in low-income countries . International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 104(2), 85-89. 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.09.011

cited authors

  • Zheng, AX; Anderson, FWJ

abstract

  • Objective: To identify, survey, and systematically review the current knowledge regarding obstetric fistula as a public health problem in low-income countries from the peer-reviewed literature. Methods: The Medline and Science Citation Index databases were searched to identify public health articles on obstetric fistula in low-income countries. Quantitative evidence-based papers were reviewed. Results: Thirty-three articles met the criteria for inclusion: 18 hospital-based reviews; 6 on risk factors/prevention; 4 on prevalence/incidence measurement; 3 on consequences of obstetric fistula; and 2 on community-based assessments. Conclusion: Obstetric fistula has received increased international attention as a public health problem, but reliable research on the burden of disease and interventions is lacking. © 2008.

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publication date

  • January 1, 2009

published in

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

start page

  • 85

end page

  • 89

volume

  • 104

issue

  • 2