Development and preliminary validation of a post-fistula repair reintegration instrument among Ugandan women

• Main Authors: Alison El Ayadi (Author), Hadija Nalubwama (Author), Justus Barageine (Author), Torsten B. Neilands (Author), Susan Obore (Author), Josaphat Byamugisha (Author), Othman Kakaire (Author), Haruna Mwanje (Author), Abner Korn (Author), Felicia Lester (Author), Suellen Miller (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is a debilitating and traumatic birth injury affecting 2-3 million women globally, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Affected women suffer physically, psychologically and socioeconomically. International efforts have increased access to surgical treatment,...