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It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Several databases and websites were searched to find articles. Studies conducted on the knowledge of obstetric fistula and associated factors in women of reproductive age in Ethiopia up to February 20, 2023, were included. Data collection and analysis: The Joanna Briggs Institute Meta\u2010Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument for cross\u2010sectional study was used for quality assessment, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta\u2010Analysis guidelines were used for review. Seven studies were included in total. 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Attending formal education (AOR\u2009=\u20093.74, 95% confidence interval [CI]\u2009=\u20091.43, 6.05), urban residence (AOR\u2009=\u20094.65, 95% CI\u2009=\u20092.79, 6.52), having antenatal care (ANC) history (AOR\u2009=\u20095.69, 95% CI\u2009=\u20092.03, 9.3), having family planning (FP) history (AOR\u2009=\u20092.5, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.11, 3.9), home distance from health institution that took \u226430\u2009min by foot (AOR\u2009=\u20093.85, 95% CI\u2009=\u20092.47, 5.23), and ever having been pregnant (AOR\u2009=\u20092.68, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.25, 4.11).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this study, most women of reproductive age did not know anything about obstetric fistulas. Knowledge about obstetric fistulas was strongly associated with living in an urban area, walking \u226430\u2009min to and from a medical facility, having a history of ANC or FP, and having ever been pregnant. 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