Knowledge of obstetric fistula and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Northwestern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Meskerem Tsega Dejen (Author), Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta (Author), Getnet Gedefaw Azeze (Author), Asmamaw Demis Bizuneh (Author), Getahun Tiruye (Author), Agumasie Semahegn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Obstetric fistula has been a major maternal health challenges in low and middle-income countries, especially in Ethiopia, due to high child marriage and poor access to healthcare. Obstetric fistula is common among teenage mothers that results in a vast social, economic and cultur...