Risk and resilience
Subtitle: obstetric fistula in Tanzania
By: Women's Dignity Project and EngenderHealth
Contributors: EngenderHealth (Firm)
Publisher: Women's Dignity Project; EngenderHealth
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: Fistula, Vesico-vaginal; Childbirth; Complications; Social aspects; Women; Health and hygiene; Social conditions; Vaginal Fistula; Obstetric Labor Complications; Women's Health Services; Health Services Accessibility; Social Conditions
Description: Tells the stories of 61 girls and women living with obstetric fistula, a devastating childbirth injury rooted in poverty. It paints a portrait of resilience and strength in spite of tremendous personal loss. It is meant to mobilize action to prevent and manage fistula, and to challenge the fundamental inequities threatening the well-being of the poor.
Notes: "In partnership with Health Action Promotion Association, Kivulini Women's Rights Organization, and Peramiho Mission Hospital."

"November 2006."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45).