AFRO-NETS> Reproductive Morbidity - a Neglected Issue?

[Anne Erpelding <anne.erpelding@gtz.org.np>]

Reproductive Morbidity - a Neglected Issue?
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A report of a clinic-based study held in Far-Western Nepal
Authors: Tiphaine Ravenel Bonetti, Anne Erpelding, Laxmi Raj Pathak
Ministry of Health, Nepal; GTZ; UNFPA.
 
To download the report in Adobe PDF format (90 pp. 1.64 MB) go to:
http://www.afronets.org/pubview.php/89/
 
Worldwide, reproductive morbidity is an issue that remains poorly un-
derstood despite great awareness of its adverse consequences on the 
health and livelihoods of women and communities. Studies that have 
focused on causes of maternal death indicate that the magnitude of 
reproductive morbidity is often underestimated with a much greater 
number of women suffering than previously believed.  Given the scar-
city of information in both measuring and understanding reproductive 
morbidity, this research study was undertaken.
 
The primary objective of the study was to obtain information and 
proxy indicators on the prevalence of reproductive morbidity in Far-
Western Nepal. In efforts to learn more about the complex nature of 
reproductive morbidity, this study investigated and documents some of 
the social and physical conditions that are contributing to such re-
productive illness, with special attention given to pelvic organ 
prolapse.  
 
This research draws attention to the needs of women in regards to 
maintaining optimal reproductive health and its findings serve as a 
valuable tool in the development of future strategies to lessen re-
productive morbidity.
 
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Anne Erpelding
Team Leader
GTZ-Health Sector Support Programme - Reproductive Health
P.O. Box 1457, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-426-1404
Fax: +977-1-426-1079
mailto:anne.erpelding@gtz.org.np
http://www.gtz.de/nepal
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