Table 4 Communication and access to the screenings in Kebbi State and Cross River State (N = 268)
From: Community-based screening for obstetric fistula in Nigeria: a novel approach
Kebbi State (N = 88) n(%) | Cross River State (N = 180) n(%) | TOTAL (N = 268) n(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Messaging* | |||
The continuous leakage of urine or feces or both through woman’s private part is called a fistula. | n/a | 56 (65.9) | 56 (65.9) |
This condition can be completely treated through surgical operation in the hospital. | n/a | 63 (74.1) | 63 (74.1) |
The women who are identified with this condition at the screening will be operated free of charge. | n/a | 48 (56.5) | 48 (56.5) |
Women with other forms of leakage not related to fistula will be referred to other hospitals to get treatment, where they shall bear the cost of transportation and operations. | n/a | 71 (83.5) | 71 (83.5) |
Source of information about the screenings | |||
Community organization | 5 (5.7) | 34 (18.9) | 39 (14.5) |
Radio spots | 1 (1.1) | 1 (0.6) | 2 (0.7) |
Family | 19 (21.6) | 17 (9.4) | 36 (13.4) |
Acquaintance/friend | 8 (9.1) | 7 (3.9) | 15 (5.6) |
Town crier | 3 (3.4) | 57 (31.7) | 60 (22.4) |
Village head | 40 (45.4) | 1 (0.6) | 41 (15.3) |
Church related staff | 0 (0) | 40 (22.2) | 40 (14.9) |
Health care staff | 9 (10.2) | 18 (10.0) | 27 (10.1) |
Other | 3 (3.4) | 5 (2.8) | 8 (3.0) |
Transportation to the screenings** | |||
On foot | 5 (5.7) | 55 (30.5) | 60 (22.4) |
Motorcycle | 34 (38.6) | 82 (45.5) | 116 (43.3) |
Car | 52 (59.1) | 38 (21.1) | 90 (33.6) |
Taxi/Public Moto | 9 (10.2) | 8 (4.4) | 17 (6.3) |
Bus | 0 (0.0) | 1.0 (0.5) | 1 (0.4) |
Other | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.4) |
Accompaniment to the screenings | |||
Alone | 46 (52.3) | 153 (85.0) | 199 (74.2) |
Husband | 10 (11.4) | 4 (2.2) | 14 (5.2) |
Mother/Father | 7 (7.9) | 4 (2.2) | 11 (4.1) |
Sister/Brother | 4 (4.5) | 7 (3.9) | 11 (4.1) |
Friend/Acquaintance | 11 (12.5) | 3 (1.7) | 14 (5.2) |
Other family | 10 (11.4) | 9 (5.0) | 19 (7.1) |