Health-seeking experiences of women with obstetric fistula: a qualitative study at two fistula centres in Ghana

Objectives The study explored the health-seeking experiences of women with obstetric fistula from the onset of the condition until surgical treatment was obtained. It also describes their interactions with health staff and traditional healers.Design Exploratory, descriptive qualitative study.Setting...

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Main Authors: Ernest Maya, Richard Adanu, John Kuumuori Ganle, Adelaide Maria Ansah-Ofei, Ephraim Kumi Senkyire, Ernestina Asiedua, Sebastian Eliason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/8/e064830.full