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This is a Qualitative Study study.

September 5, 2025BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Healthcare needs and treatment-seeking patterns of women living with obstetric fistula: a qualitative study in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

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SAShaline Agamba AAAbdul Razak Abubakari AYAdadow YidanaUniversity for Development Studies

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Qualitative analysis reveals healthcare needs and treatment-seeking behaviors among women with obstetric fistula, highlighting urgent implications for healthcare access.

Key Points

Improved access to quality antenatal care is essential for addressing the needs of women with obstetric fistula, as highlighted in the findings.
The study involved 11 in-depth interviews and 3 key-informant interviews to gather comprehensive insights into healthcare needs.
Participants often resorted to traditional methods before seeking medical treatment, emphasizing the complexity of treatment-seeking behaviors.
Establishing more specialized fistula repair centers and increasing training for healthcare providers is crucial for improving care.

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Agamba et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49cc6d6d5674bccffcca https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-002184

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Qualitative analysis reveals healthcare needs and treatment-seeking behaviors among women with obstetric fistula, highlighting urgent implications for healthcare access.

Healthcare needs and treatment-seeking patterns of women living with obstetric fistula: a qualitative study in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

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Healthcare needs and treatment-seeking patterns of women living with obstetric fistula: a qualitative study in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

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