Table 3 Characteristics of women with fistula identified in KIM
Characteristic | Total fistula sample | Eligible fistula cases |
|---|---|---|
N=10 | N=3 | |
Mean age (years) | 29 | 42 |
Median age (years) | 21 | 48 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 60% | 67% |
Divorced | 10% | 0% |
Widowed | 30% | 33% |
Median Height (cm) | 153 | 155 |
Median Weight (kg) | 50.2 | 51.7 |
Median BMI (kg/m2) | 18.5 | 21.5 |
Literacy | ||
Can read | 10% | 0% |
Can write | 10% | 0% |
Can sign name | 20% | 33% |
Illiterate | 60% | 67% |
Median time since onset of fistula (range) (years) | 3.5 (1 month −37 years) | 21 (9 years −36 years) |
Median age at onset of fistula (range) (years) | 16.2 (13–27) | 19 (14–27) |
Type of fistula | ||
Vesicovaginal fistula | 70% | 67% |
Rectovaginal | 10% | 0% |
Rectovaginal and vesicovaginal | 20% | 33% |
Parity | ||
1 | 70% | 33% |
2 | 0% | 0% |
>2 | 30% | 67% |
Previous attempted repair | 20% | 33% |
Genital sores | 50% | 100% |
Irregular menses | 50% | 33% |
Less intercourse than before | 30% | 67% |
No intercourse | 70% | 33% |
Attended for verification | 100% | 100% |