Justin Lussy Paluku, Susan A Bartels, Benjamin Kasereka Kataliko, Cathy Mufungizi Furaha, Barthelemy Kasi Aksanti, Benjamin Kambale Kalole, Eugénie Mukekulu Kamabu, Chrispin Musubao Lwanzo, Jonathan M L Kasereka, Olivier Mukuku, Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo, Stanis Okitotsho Wembonyama, Charles Wembonyama Mpoy, Jeannot Sihalikyolo Juakali
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess quality of life (QoL) using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire among obstetric fistula (OF) patients before and after surgical repair of OF (SROF). METHODS: A longitudinal cohort study was conducted between November 2022 and October 2023 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) among OF patients to assess their QoL before and after SROF. A systematic sampling technique was used to recruit a total of 158 OF patients. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire assessed general health, life experience, as well as physical, social, psychological, and environmental domains...
2024: International Journal of Women's Health