Experiences of women with obstetric fistula in seeking health care in Zambia: a case of Eastern, Luapula, Muchinga and Southern provinces

Introduction: Obstetric fistula has devastating effects on womens lives. Women affected with obstetric fistula have shown limited engagement with medical services despite the availability of treatment options. The factors associated with limited participation in treatment services are widely debated and continue to be an area worthy of further exploration. This study sought to explore experiences of women with obstetric fistula in seeking health care in Zambia. Methods: Mixed methods concurrent explorative study design was used. Purposive sampling was used to select 16 women with