A nurse-delivered mental health intervention for obstetric fistula patients in Tanzania: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial

A nurse-delivered mental health intervention for obstetric fistula patients in Tanzania: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Obstetric fistula has severe psychological consequences, but no evidence-based interventions exist to improve mental health in this population. This pilot trial evaluated a psychological intervention for women receiving surgical care for obstetric fistula. Methods A parallel two-...

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Main Authors: Melissa H. Watt, Mary V. Mosha, Alyssa C. Platt, Kathleen J. Sikkema, Sarah M. Wilson, Elizabeth L. Turner, Gileard G. Masenga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Tanzania
Obstetric fistula
Mental health
Intervention
Pilot
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-017-0178-z

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