Research Article

The Experience of Women with Obstetric Fistula following Corrective Surgery: A Qualitative Study in Benadir and Mudug Regions, Somalia

Table 3

Characteristics of key informants.

KI codeSexAge (years)PositionOccupationYears of experienceResidence region

KI01M74Policy makerRH consultant36Benadir
KI02M73ConsultantFistula surgeon39Mudug
KI03M31General physicianUNFPA staff5Benadir
KI04F39NurseQualified nurse10Mudug
KI05M30General physicianFistula assistant2Mudug
KI06M71Family headJoblessā€”Benadir
KI07F67MidwifeMidwifery38Mudug
KI08F64TBATBA32Benadir

KI: key informant; RH: reproductive health; TBA: traditional birth attendants. Source: field data 2017.