A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya
Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya that is formed as sequelae of prolonged obstructed labour. It is a chronic illness that disrupts women lives, causing stigma and isolation. Fistula illness often introduces a cris...
Main Authors: | Anne M. Khisa, Isaac K. Nyamongo, Grace M. Omoni, Rachel F. Spitzer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-03-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-019-0692-y |
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