A Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Fistula in Africa: Public Health, Anthropological, and Medical Perspectives

This book examines obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that results from prolonged, obstructed labor, through a multi-disciplinary lens. It discusses prevention, treatment, and reducing stigma for survivors, and is useful for professionals working to improve maternal health worldwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 486 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into the intricate realm of obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that arises from prolonged and obstructed labor, with a multi-disciplinary lens. While obstetric fistula can be prevented through timely and effective emergency obstetric care, it persists primarily in resource-limited settings. In this comprehensive volume, experts from various fields, including anthropology, psychology, public health, biomedical sciences, health policy, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, come together to explore a comprehensive overview of obstetric fistula. The topics covered in this resource are extensive, encompassing a human rights approach to eradicating obstetric fistula, the social experiences of women with obstetric fistula, classification of female genital tract fistulas, training and capacity-building in providing fistula treatment services, designing preventive strategies, sexual function in women with obstetric fistula, social and reproductive health of women after obstetric fistula repair, advocating for holistic fistula care, addressing mental health issues in obstetric fistula patients, physical therapy for women with obstetric fistula, and a multidisciplinary approach to obstetric fistula in Africa.

This book is specifically designed for professional use by NGOs, international aid organizations, governmental and multilateral agencies, healthcare providers, public health specialists, anthropologists, and others who are committed to improving maternal health on a global scale. While the geographic focus of this book is on Africa, its insights and strategies are applicable beyond regional boundaries.

By examining obstetric fistula from various perspectives, this book aims to shed light on the underlying causes, epidemiology, social, psychological, and medical effects of this devastating childbirth injury. It provides valuable information for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates working to address and prevent obstetric fistula, as well as to support and empower women who have survived this trauma.

In conclusion, this book serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing obstetric fistula. Its multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive coverage make it an essential tool for professionals, policymakers, and advocates seeking to improve maternal health and promote the rights and well-being of women affected by this condition.

Weight: 1344g
Dimension: 182 x 261 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031063138
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022