How many women in East Africa suffer from iatrogenic fistula after caesarean birth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21879345 |
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| Authors | Carrie Ngongo (0000-0002-6501-5532, University of Washington), Weston Khisa (0000-0002-0737-4879, University of Nairobi), Peter Majinge (Tanzania Media Women's Association), Justus Barageine (0000-0002-2427-8731, Kampala International University), Justus K Barageine (Kampala International University, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | e022931 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMJ Global Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2059-7908 • E-ISSN: 2059-7908 |
| Publisher | BMJ (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022931 |
| PMID | 41720582 |
| OpenAlex | W7130849487 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
BOX Fistulas after childbirth can be ischaemic, resulting from prolonged, obstructed labour without timely intervention, or iatrogenic, occurring as accidental injuries during caesarean section
Caesarean section · Fistula · MEDLINE · Pregnancy · Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Ureteral procedures and complications
WHO Statement on Caesarean Section Rates
Global, regional and national estimates of obstetric fistula prevalence
Caesarean delivery in Uganda
Cesarean delivery and associated socioeconomic factors and neonatal survival outcome in Kenya and Tanzania
Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section among Tanzanian women of reproductive age
| Highly cited | No |
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