Obstetric fistula: what about gender power?
Roush, K.; Kurth, A.; Hutchinson, M.Katherine.; Van Devanter, N.
Health Care for Women International 33(9): 787-798
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0739-9332 PMID: 22891739 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2011.645964Document Number: 576873
Despite over 40 years of research there has been little progress in the prevention of obstetric fistula and women continue to suffer in unacceptable numbers. Gender power imbalance has consistently been shown to have serious implications for women's reproductive health and is known to persist in regions where obstetric fistula occurs. Yet, there is limited research about the role gender power imbalance plays in childbirth practices that put women at risk for obstetric fistula. This information is vital for developing effective maternal health interventions in regions affected by obstetric fistula.