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Obstetric Fistula Needs Assessment in Nine African Countries 2002

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General Info
Provider 
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Benin (BEN)
Chad (TCD)
Malawi (MWI)
Mali (MLI)
Mozambique (MOZ)
Niger (NER)
Nigeria (NGA)
Uganda (UGA)
Zambia (ZMB)
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Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
05/2002 - 10/2002
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Health facility
  • Interview
Summary 

Obstetric Fistula Needs Assessment in Nine Countries 2002 provides information on the situation of obstetric fistula repair services available in Benin, Chad, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia. In each country, health facility personnel and obstetric fistula patients were interviewed at select public and private hospitals. A mix of qualitative and quantitative questions were asked on the issues and challenges surrounding obstetric fistula care.

Keywords 
Beds, Health care access, Health care costs, Health care personnel, Health care services, Health promotion, Hospitals, Maternal morbidity, Medical equipment, Nurses, Obstetric fistulas, Operating rooms, Physicians, Surgeons
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021