Journal of Clinical Research

Department of Medicine and Surgery, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia

Publications

• Review Article   
  Prevalence and factors associated with obstetrics fistula among women admitted at Kitwe Teaching Hospital for obstetrics related conditions between 2021-2022
  Author(s): Munsaka Lewis*
  
  An estimated 3,000 women in Zambia suffered from obstetric fistula. Suggestions are that more women could be suffering from the same condition but do not report it due to fear of stigmatization. Incidences of obstetric fistula in Zambia may indicate that most pregnant women do not access the much-needed maternal health services, especially at the time of delivery. Therefore, determining the prevalence and understanding the factors that lead to obstetric fistula is vital for developing primary preventive interventions. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with obstetric fistula among women admitted at Kitwe Teaching Hospital for obstetric related conditions between 2021-2022. Methodology: This study was a cross-section and used data from Kitwe Teaching Hospital patient records from 2021-2022 on women who gave birth at the hospital and t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2795-6172.2023.7.195

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