
Oral Presentations
Dr. Mark Barone, Veronica Frajzyngier, Dr. Joseph Ruminjo
"Facility-level predictors of urinary fistula repair outcomes: Preliminary results of a multi-ceter prospective cohort study"
Veronica Frajzyngier, Dr. Joseph Ruminjo, Dr. Mark Barone
"Factors influencing fistula repair outcomes in developing countries: a systematic review of the literature"
Joslyn E. Meier; Bernard T. Opar (Ministry of Health, Uganda); Richard Okello (USAID/Uganda); Peter Mukasa Kivunike, Edith Mukisa
"Mapping Fistula Services in Uganda Using GIS Techniques"
Dr. Joseph Ruminjo, Dr. Isaac Achwal,
"An Overview of Training Models"
Karen Beattie, Moustapha Diallo, Evelyn Landry, Joseph Ruminjo, Mieko McKay, Renée Fiorentino
"Evaluating a Model for Integrating Fistula Care Services in Guinea"
Karen Levin, Jeanne Kabagema and Peter Mukasa
"Why Aren't We Better Using the Partograph that Saves Women's Lives?"
Oral presentations:
Jeanne Kabagema
"Use of the partograph: what do we know and what do we need to find out"
Monday, August 30th 13:30-15:00 (Theater 1)
Dr. Ahuka Longombe
"The necessity of waiting houses for pregnant women in the DR Congo"
Monday, August 30th 13:30-15:00 (Magnolia Room)
Dr. Peter Mukasa
"Ruptured Uterus in Western Uganda, a 2 year retrospective review"
Monday, August 30th 15:30-17:00 (Theater 2)
Dr. Joseph Ruminjo
Campaign to End Fistula Panel: "Identifying research needs and priorities for obstetric and gynecologic fistula"
Wednesday, September 1st 10:45-12:45 (Theater 3)
Dr. Kris Prenger
Improving the use of the partograph - a case study from a rural integrated health and development project
Monday, August 30th 13:30-15:00 (Theater 1)
C-section Panel
Dr. Kris Prenger: "Strengthening cesarean section services: a case from a rural integrated health and development project in Bangaldesh"
Evie Landry: "Retrospective record review of cesarean deliveries at two hospitals in Uganda"
Dr. Maria Regina Torloni: "Classifications of cesarean sections: a systematic review"
Monday, August 30th 15:30-17:00 (Theater 1)
Oral presentation:
Integrating Family Planning into Fistula Repair Services in Nigeria
Betty Farrell
Poster Session #1: 4:30-5:30pm
Poster Number 70
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Panel Discussion:
Innovations in Fistula Prevention, Treatment, and Reintegration
Wednesday June 9, 11-12:30pm, Room 144A/B
Moderator: Karen Beattie
Presenters: Josephine Elechi (First Lady, Ebonyi State, Nigeria), Mariama Moussa (Fistula Eradication Network, Niger), Suzy Elneil, Cindy Berg (CDC)
IOFWG Meeting:
International Obstetric Fistula Working Group Meeting
Tuesday June 8, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 305
Oral presentation:
Holistic Prevention, Treatment, Reintegration, and Governance Program for Fistula Survivors in Kissidougou, Guinea
Mieko McKay
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Oral presentation:
Identification of Current Practices in Fistula Treatment: A Qualitative Review
Dr. Joseph Ruminjo
Oral presentation:
Pre Repair Centers for Fistula Care in Ethiopia
Marsha Hamilton, Evelyn Landry
Poster presentation:
Identification of Current Practices in Fistula Treatment: A Qualitative Review
Dr. Joseph Ruminjo, Dr. Steve Arrowsmith, Evelyn Landry
Oral presentations:
Determinants of Postoperative Outcomes in Fistula Repair Surgery - Preliminary Results
Dr. Joseph Ruminjo, Dr. Mark Barone, Veronica Frajzyngier
Social Immersion Strategy for Reintegration and Empowerment of Obstetric Fistula Survivors
Mr. Moustapha Diallo, Dr. Yaya Kassé
Poster presentations:
Network of Clinical Providers Improves Management of Obstetric Fistula Treatment Programs
Dr. Adamu Isah
Prevention and Treatment of Obstetric Fistula: Community Work Makes a Difference
Dr. S. M. Shahidullah, Dr. Abu Jamil Faisel
Oral Presentation:
Networking to Improve Fistula Treatment in Nigeria
Evelyn Landry and Erin Mielke
Hosted by the Fistula Care project
Kampala, Uganda
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Hosted by the Rwanda Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Medical Association in collaboration with the Fistula Care Project
Kigali, Rwanda
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With support from USAID, the AWARE-RH, ACQUIRE and Fistula Care projects-all managed by EngenderHealth-brought together their partners for a meeting in Accra, Ghana, from April 15-17, 2008. The meeting provided a forum for USAID-supported fistula providers to come together and discuss their needs, challenges, remaining gaps, and successes in fistula repair and care. Please click here for meeting materials.