Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Tesfaye Dagne
Institute of Health Sciences,
Ethiopia
Research Article
Retrospective Study of Obstetric Fistula among Clients Admitted To Fistula Unit Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia
Author(s): Nahom Zegeye and Tesfaye DagneNahom Zegeye and Tesfaye Dagne
Background: Obstetric fistula is an injury that occurs during prolonged and obstructed labor causing tissue damage to organs inside the pelvis and result in urinary and fecal incontinence or both. It remains a major public health problem in areas where unattended obstructed labor is common.
Objective: To assess obstetric fistula among women admitted to Jimma University Specialized Teaching Hospital (JUSH), Gynecology ward.
Methods: Hospital based one year retrospective study was conducted in JUSH from September 03, 2016 to September 15, 2016. A total of 93 patients were admitted to JUSTH fistula unit from September 11, 2014 to September 10, 2015 out of which 86 patients were included in the study because of lost chart and incomplete documentation. The data was collected using structured questionnaire. The cards of patien.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000393