Publications by authors named "W Khisa"
Background: Stillbirth and (obstetric) fistula are traumatic life events, commonly experienced together following an obstructed labour in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to maternity care. Few studies have explored women's experiences of the combined trauma of stillbirth and fistula.
Aim: To explore the lived experiences of women following stillbirth and fistula.
Aim: this study aimed to gain understanding of the views of community members in relation to obstetric fistula.
Design And Method: a qualitative, grounded theory approach was adopted. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with 45 community members.
Objective: To gain understanding of the first-hand experience of women prior to and following repair of a vaginal fistula, to determine the most effective support mechanisms.
Design: Qualitative phenomenological study using a series of in-depth semi-structured interviews at two time points: prior to fistula repair and 6 months post-surgery. Data were analysed thematically.
Introduction And Hypothesis: More than 2 million women on earth today are said to be suffering from obstetric fistula (OF), a communication between the vagina and either the urinary tract or rectum. Since unrepaired third- and fourth-degree perineal tears often manifest with symptoms identical to OF, we hypothesized that the global burden of OF is in part due to these unrepaired deep obstetric tears.
Methods: Four consultant gynecologists retrospectively reviewed the medical and operative records of all obstetric fistula cases that underwent surgical repair during the July and August, 2014, Kenyatta National Hospital and Embu Provincial Hospital Fistula Camps in Kenya.