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Factors associated with obstetric fistula among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: a community based case control study

Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is a major public health concerns in Ethiopia. It is the most devastating cause of all maternal morbidities. Method Data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) was analyzed. A community-based unmatched case control study was conducted. Seventy...

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Main Authors:	Ataklti Gebretsadik Woldegebriel (Author), Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher Gebrehiwot (Author), Abraham Aregay Desta (Author), Kiros Fenta Ajemu (Author), Asfawosen Aregay Berhe (Author), Tewolde Wubayehu Woldearegay (Author), Kiros Demoz Ghebremedhin (Author), Nega Mamo Bezabih (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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