Publications by authors named "Elsa Mengsteab"
Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the first formal counseling program for obstetric fistula patients in Eritrea.
Methods: To evaluate the impact of the counseling program, clients were interviewed both before pre-operative counseling and again after post-operative counseling. A questionnaire was used in the interviews to assess women's knowledge about fistula, self-esteem, and their behavioral intentions for health maintenance and social reintegration following surgical repair.