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Exploring Socioeconomic Dimensions of Obstetric Fistula in Bangladesh: An SDG-Centric Statistical Approach

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Sadia Afrin
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Tathapi Mondal
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Background In Bangladesh obstetric fistula is an important women's health problem that comes with childbirth that caused because of prolonged or blocked labor. This concern is usually related to various factors of socioeconomics. This study explores the dimensions of socioeconomics and aims to prevent obstetric fistula and achieve SDG targets. Methodology Collecting data from UNICEF, UNFPA, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, and World bank for the period 2010 to 2022, five factors were evaluated concerning obstetric fistula prevalence. To be specific the dimensions are Poverty Rate, Early Marriage, Skilled Birth Attendance, Access to Health, and Health Expenditure. Using the data, statistical analysis was evaluated to specify the associations between fistula prevalence and socioeconomic determinants. Results The analysis shows a reduction in the determinants related to obstetric fistula from 2010 to 2022. Decline in obstetric fistula was observed for per 100,000 women aged between 15 to 49 years old (60 in 2012 to 45 in 2022). The poverty rate was also gradually decreased ( 31.5% in 2010 to 23.6% in 2022). Early marriage percentage was observed for aged between 20 to 24 years old women (65% in 2010 to 51% in 2022). Additionally, a sudden improvement was noticed in skilled birth attendance (21% in 2010 to 56% in 2022). Accordingly, enhancement in healthcare facilities was observed a little (35% in 2012 to 42% in 2022). Percentage of health expenditure was noticed over years (2.8% in 2010 to 2.2% in 2022). Conclusions The results illustrate the obstetric fistula outcomes from socioeconomic perspectives. The combination of reduced poverty and early marriages, and a working improvement of health facilities and professional assistance in delivering have brought up a notably positive result. This research suggests that obstetric fistula prevalence might be reduced through attention to these socioeconomic determinants.

Keywords

obstetric fistula socioeconomic SDG Bangladesh.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication: Conference
  • Conference Name: 10th International Public Health Conference - 2024
  • Date of Conference: 12/06/2024 - 12/07/2024
  • Venue: TMSS Medical College, Bogura, Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHFBD)
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