Barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services in South Sudan: A qualitative study in Rumbek North County
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Posted on[Part 2] Obstetric Fistula: Women’s Voices
Posted onDespite living in diverse political, economic and sociocultural contexts, women who experience obstetric fistula (OF) often tell similar stories. Many have encountered extremely poor quality of care, been stigmatized by their families and communities and struggled with rehabilitation and reintegration following OF surgery. However, many women’s stories also illustrate their resilience and hope for the future…read more
[Part 1] Obstetric Fistula: A Global Maternal Health Challenge
Posted onFistula—a hole between the birth canal and another organ (typically the bladder or rectum)—is a tragic maternal morbidity, particularly in low-resource settings. Obstetric fistula, caused by prolonged or obstructed labor, is the most common type of fistula and often results in a number of physical, emotional and social challenges for women who live with it…read more