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Social and economic consequences of obstetric fistula: Life changed forever?
Abstract
Objectives: To summarize the social, economic, emotional, and psychological consequences incurred by women with obstetric fistula; present the results of a meta‐analysis for 2 major consequences, divorce/separation and perinatal loss; and report on improvements in health and self‐esteem and on the possibility of social reintegration following successful fistula repair. Methods: We conducted a review of the literature published between 1985 and 2005 on fistula in developing countries. We then performed a meta‐analysis for 2 of the major consequences of having a fistula, divorce/separation and perinatal child loss. Results: Studies suggest that surgical treatment usually closes the fistula and improves the physical and mental health of affected women. Conclusion: With additional social support and counseling, women may be able to successfully reintegrate socially following fistula repair.
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- Authors
- Ahmed, S., & Holtz, S. A.
- Venue
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2007-08-28
- Volume
- 99
- Issue
- S1
- Pages
- S10-5
- ISSN
- 0020-6695 (ISSN-L)
- 0020-7292
- 1879-3479
- OpenAlex
- W2010381460
- Cited by
- 208
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 4.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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