Citation

Ojanuga D. Health Soc. Work 1994; 19(2): 120-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Oxford University Press)

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Abstract

Interviewed social workers in Nigeria and 127 patients suffering from childbirth injuries of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), debilitating and chronic condition whereby woman leaks urine uncontrollably and experiences grave social consequences. Crisis intervention, social rehabilitation, fighting stigma, and discharge planning similar to American professional model were functions of social workers in addressing needs of this population.

Language: en