Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice
Abstract Women living with obstetric fistula-induced incontinence (OFII) have heightened need for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services because they experience involuntary leaking of urine, feces, or both. In humanitarian settings where access to WASH services is notably limited, research an...
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| author | Samuel Adjorlolo Mary Ani-Amponsah Emily Hammond Maame Esi Pantsiwaa Nyame |
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| description | Abstract Women living with obstetric fistula-induced incontinence (OFII) have heightened need for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services because they experience involuntary leaking of urine, feces, or both. In humanitarian settings where access to WASH services is notably limited, research and innovation relating to OFII and WASH programming has not been granted the requisite attention, relative to menstrual hygiene management. The paper is intended to bring to the attention of humanitarian researchers and practitioners the research needs of women living with OFII. Three thematic areas that have the propensity to arouse interest in this neglected topical issue and help to set the stage for research and actions are discussed. These are the prevalence of OFII, prevention of OFII, and WASH programming for women living with OFII. Empirical studies dedicated to the above thematic issues will generate the needed evidence base to inform decision-making processes relating to improving the WASH needs of women living with OFII. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4387278c03ad4bbf93a64346c3e4db412023-01-08T12:18:48ZengSpringerOpenJournal of International Humanitarian Action2364-34122364-34042023-01-01811810.1186/s41018-022-00133-yObstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practiceSamuel Adjorlolo0Mary Ani-Amponsah1Emily Hammond2Maame Esi Pantsiwaa Nyame3Research and Grant Institute of Ghana, Legon Post OfficeDepartment of Child and Maternal Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of GhanaCoalition of NGOs in Water and SanitationFistula Foundation GhanaAbstract Women living with obstetric fistula-induced incontinence (OFII) have heightened need for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services because they experience involuntary leaking of urine, feces, or both. In humanitarian settings where access to WASH services is notably limited, research and innovation relating to OFII and WASH programming has not been granted the requisite attention, relative to menstrual hygiene management. The paper is intended to bring to the attention of humanitarian researchers and practitioners the research needs of women living with OFII. Three thematic areas that have the propensity to arouse interest in this neglected topical issue and help to set the stage for research and actions are discussed. These are the prevalence of OFII, prevention of OFII, and WASH programming for women living with OFII. Empirical studies dedicated to the above thematic issues will generate the needed evidence base to inform decision-making processes relating to improving the WASH needs of women living with OFII.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41018-022-00133-yObstetric fistulaIncontinenceHumanitarianEmergencyWASH |
| spellingShingle | Samuel Adjorlolo Mary Ani-Amponsah Emily Hammond Maame Esi Pantsiwaa Nyame Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice Journal of International Humanitarian Action Obstetric fistula Incontinence Humanitarian Emergency WASH |
| title | Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice |
| title_full | Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice |
| title_fullStr | Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice |
| title_short | Obstetric fistula-induced incontinence and WASH programming in humanitarian settings: agenda for research, innovation, and practice |
| title_sort | obstetric fistula induced incontinence and wash programming in humanitarian settings agenda for research innovation and practice |
| topic | Obstetric fistula Incontinence Humanitarian Emergency WASH |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41018-022-00133-y |
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