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Obstetric fistulae in southern Mozambique: incidence, obstetric characteristics and treatment.

Sibone MocumbiClaudia HansonUlf HögbergHelena BoenePeter von DadelszenAnna BergströmKhátia MunguambeEsperança Sevenenull null
Published in: Reproductive health (2017)
This population-based study reports a high incidence of obstetric fistulae in an area with high numbers of facility births. Few first and second delays in reaching care, but many third delays in receiving care, were identified. This raises concerns for quality of care.
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  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
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  • pregnant women
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  • pain management
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  • gestational age