Improving community knowledge of obstetric fistula prevention and treatment
Wegner, M.N.; Ruminjo, J.; Sinclair, E.; Pesso, L.; Mehta, M.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 99 Suppl. 1: S108-S111
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 17869255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.06.030Document Number: 236323
In recent years, information has emerged in the scientific literature regarding the experience of physicians and clinical staff who try to prevent and treat obstetric fistulas at health facilities in developing countries. However, little is known about attempts to match the services they provide with policy and programmatic interventions in the communities they serve. To determine what is known about community involvement in the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistulas, the authors inquired into experiments carried out by EngenderHealth and partners in 15 African and Asian countries. From raw data, gray literature, and personal communications with those working in the field, they learned that engaging the community may be the keystone in the eradication of fistulas in low-resource settings, and they learned how to engage the community.
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