Exploring the association between FGM/C and fistula: A review of the evidence. (2017)
This study is a Systematic Review regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sripad,P.,Ndwiga,C.,& Keya,K. T.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Effects of Obstetric Fistula on women that had undergone FGM.
Objective: To assess the state of evidence on the association of FGM/C and fistula and conceptually mappingthis association within broader social,political,and healthsystems contexts
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: Maternal and new born consequences during pregnancy,labour,delivery,and postpartum are the most commonly cited as factors affecting the FGM/C and fistula relationship. Quality of care and the capacity of the health system to prevent,detect,and treat consequences of FGM/C affects the likelihood of a woman developing a fistula. Poverty,an inability to work,living in a rural area, limited access to health services, and malnutrition (stunting) increase the likelihood of women undergoing FGM/C and developing fistula. The level of education influences a family’s choice to continue or abandon the FGM/C practice for a daughter and also has implications on their awareness around the importance of antenatal care and facility delivery to prevent fistula
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified