Contraceptive preferences and adoption following female genital fistula surgery in Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Contraceptive preferences and adoption following female genital fistula surgery in Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Female genital fistula, largely caused by prolonged obstructed labour, is treated by surgical repair. Preventing pregnancy for a minimum period post-repair is recommended to ensure adequate healing and optimize post-repair outcomes. Methods We examined contraceptive preferences a...

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Main Authors: Alison M. El Ayadi, Hadija Nalubwama, Caitlyn Painter, Othman Kakaire, Suellen Miller, Justus Barageine, Josaphat Byamugisha, Susan Obore, Abner Korn, Cynthia C. Harper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Female genital fistula
Surgery
Contraception
Family planning
Fertility intention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-023-01663-3

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