A. C. Adiuku-Brown

Postnatal Care: The Impact of Early Visits among Parturients in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria

A. C. Adiuku-Brown, L. C. Ikeako, H. U. Ezegwui & U. U. Aniebue · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Postnatal care is an important preventative health programme capable of reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality but had been underutilized in developing countries. Proper utilization has been associated with improved patient satisfaction. Objective: The a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29590

Comparing Subcuticular Sutures versus Percutaneous Staples for Skin Closure after Caesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Study

L. C. Ikeako, E. I. Iloghalu, C. C. Dim, A. C. Adiuku-Brown, H. U. Ezegwui & C. K. Oranusi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Wound complications following caesarean delivery are significant causes of morbidity and financial strain especially in low resource countries. Use of appropriate technique in skin closure could reduce the emotional burden of an already difficult period of adjustment....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29450

Prospective Estimation of Duration of Pregnancy in Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

T. C. Okeke, J. O. Enwereji, H. U. Ezegwui, A. C. Adiuku-Brown, C. O. Adiri & O. A. Okezie · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Accurate estimation of gestational age is of paramount importance in obstetric care. The most commonly used principle for determining gestational age and duration of pregnancy is Naegele’s rule, which is supplemented by ultrasound estimation of gestational age. Aim: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8603