The effect of becoming a Fistula Advocate on the recovery of women with Obstetric Fistula in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study.

Engaging women affected by Obstetric Fistula as advocates has been proposed as an effective strategy to raise awareness of the condition. Limited literature exists on the experience of those who become advocates. A model of community education, in Sierra Leone, trained women affected by Obstetric Fistula to become volunteer Fistula Advocates.

An Evaluation of Renal Care received by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients admitted in a Tertiary Hospital in Sierra Leone.

Introduction: The burden of HIV is on the rise and patients with HIV are also vulnerable to renal impairment from both acute and chronic causes. This study sets out to evaluate renal care received by such patients.

Methods: The study was conducted at Connaught Hospital, the main tertiary hospital (for medical and surgical cases) in the country.