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How many women are estimated to be living with obstetric fistula?
Where is obstetric fistula most prevalent?
What is obstetric fistula?
Why is knowing the risk factors for obstetric fistula important?
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What is the 'fistula belt'?
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What percentage of obstetrical fistulae cases in Zambia occurred following labor for more than 24 hours?
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What is a primary risk factor for obstetrical fistula?
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What percentage of fistula cases in northern Ethiopian women did not have any antenatal care?
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What is the first step in the Obstetric Fistula Assessment and Counseling procedure?
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What is the purpose of the partograph in labor?
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What percentage of fistula patients in a Niger series delivered at home?
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What should a counselor consider when discussing a patient's health situation?
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How can a counselor tailor information to a patient's needs?
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What is the purpose of asking open-ended questions?
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Why should a counselor correct false information and rumors?
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What should a counselor do if a patient is unsure about proceeding with referral for fistula surgery?
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What is the counselor's role in the decision-making process?
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What does the healthcare professional do after performing the physical exam?
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Why does the healthcare professional maintain privacy during the assessment?
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What does the healthcare professional do before performing the physical exam?
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Why does the healthcare professional encourage questions from the patient?
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What does the healthcare professional do after counseling the patient?
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What does the healthcare professional do before counseling the patient?
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What is recommended to all women after a repair?
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Why may cesarean birth be recommended?
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What is assessed during a consultation?
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Why is it recommended to delay pregnancy after a repair?
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What is advised to regain strength in the bladder and pelvis?
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Where should the delivery of the next child take place?
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