A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya

A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya

Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya that is formed as sequelae of prolonged obstructed labour. It is a chronic illness that disrupts women lives, causing stigma and isolation. Fistula illness often introduces a cris...

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Main Authors: Anne M. Khisa, Isaac K. Nyamongo, Grace M. Omoni, Rachel F. Spitzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Reintegration
Regaining normalcy
Kenya
Obstetric fistula
Narratives
Grounded theory
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-019-0692-y

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