Obstetric fistula: what about gender power?
Despite over 40 years of research there has been little progress in the prevention of obstetric fistula and women continue to suffer in unacceptable numbers. Gender power imbalance has consistently been shown to have serious implications for women's reproductive health and is known to persist in regions where obstetric fistula occurs. Yet, there is limited research about the role gender power imbalance plays in childbirth practices that put women at risk for obstetric fistula. This information is vital for developing effective maternal health interventions in regions affected by obstetric fistula.
New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY 10128, USA. kr792@nyu.edu
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D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology*; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011247:Pregnancy; D060728:Reproductive Health; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016387:Women's Health