Publications by authors named "H Mabeya"
Article Synopsis
- - Obstetric fistula is a serious childbirth injury that causes significant suffering for many women and girls, but it can often be treated successfully through surgical repair by trained surgeons.
- - Effective treatment involves not only surgery but also careful postoperative assessment to evaluate outcomes and address any ongoing issues, such as urinary retention or incontinence.
- - The article offers expert-approved recommendations for standardized protocols to assess surgical outcomes and manage follow-up care for patients after vesicovaginal fistula surgery.
Objectives: The reproductive desire of women following genital fistula repair surgery is complex, varied and often not addressed, although it carries significant consequences. The aim of this study was to better understand the fertility desires and sexual behaviours of women who recently underwent surgical repair of a genital fistula.
Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a retrospective cohort study designed to assess the effectiveness of Beyond Fistula, a reintegration programme for women recovering from genital fistula surgery in Eldoret, Kenya.
Article Synopsis
- * Data collected from 100 participants showed significant improvements in property ownership, income sources, savings, self-esteem, and household decision-making capabilities between pre- and post-program evaluations.
- * The findings suggest that comprehensive support programs can enhance recovery by addressing both economic and emotional aspects of women's lives after surgery for genital fistula repair.
Introduction: human papilloma virus (HPV) which is preventable is the main cause of cervical cancer and it targets mostly young adolescents. The study was to determine the practice desire, attitude and knowledge of mothers of adolescent girls on HPV vaccination in Western Kenya.
Methods: this was a descriptive cross-sectional study design.