Knowledge of obstetrical fistula and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ejere Woreda, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a community-based study
Nearly one in two women of childbearing age are knowledgeable about obstetric fistula. The study underscores the need to address the urban-rural disparity in healthcare access and information, enhancing media access, and promoting women's participation in pregnancy conferences to enhance knowledge of obstetric fistula.
Authors
- Getahun Tiruye
- Teklemariam Gultie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7266-8569)
- Anteneh Dirar
- Daba Kejela
- Abel Tibebu Goshu
Institutions
- Jimma University (ET)
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- Menelik II Medical and Health Science College
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1547599
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00