Multilevel analysis of individual and community factors of awareness of obstetric fistula among women of childbearing age in Nepal: analysis of recent Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022 data
Our study revealed that awareness of OBF among childbearing-aged women in Nepal was low (35.9%). The findings of this study will assist policymakers and public health programmers in understanding the magnitude of OBF awareness and the contributory factors. In addition, it will be useful to increasing awareness of OBF in the communities and promoting primary prevention approaches through education and motivation efforts.
Authors
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Yohannes Mekuria Negussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1332-670X)
- Mamaru Melkam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7847-5709)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Bezawit Melak Fente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9574-2299)
- Hiwot Altaye Asebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-2066)
- Angwach Abrham Asnake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1398-6889)
Institutions
- Samara National Research University (RU)
- Samara University (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Adama Science and Technology University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088842
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00