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Determinants of pelvic organ prolapse among women attending gynecology outpatient clinics in public hospitals of west hararge, Eastern Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-04395-1

Published Online: 2026-03-12

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Authors

Gotaye, Daba Kumera

Keno, Firezer Belay

Merdassa, Emiru

Solbana, Lencho Kajela

Tafasa, Segni Mulugeta

Itana, Teferi Babu

Fikadu, Worku

Tamasgen, Wabi

Tiruneh, Gemechu
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Article History

Received: 10 August 2025

Accepted: 6 March 2026

First Online: 12 March 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Wollega University Institute of Health Sciences Research and Ethical Review Committee (REC), formal letter was written on March 17, 2025 with reference number of IHS REC 14/139/2025. Additionally, a letter of cooperation was written to Chiro General Hospital by the Wallaga University School of Graduate Studies. Written informed consent was obtained from all the study participants. Personal identifiers were excluded from the data collection form to/ maintain privacy and confidentiality. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations of Declaration of Helsinki.

: Not Applicable; No identifiable data were used.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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