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Review
. 2009 Feb;104(2):85-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.09.011. Epub 2008 Nov 22.

Obstetric fistula in low-income countries

Alice X Zheng  1 , Frank W J Anderson
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Review

Obstetric fistula in low-income countries

Alice X Zheng et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Feb.
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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.

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