Aim: To assess the factors influencing registration for antenatal care in Nigerian pregnant women. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The antenatal clinic of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospit...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/13357
Aims: Female genital mutilation is a harmful traditional practice which is an infringement on the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls and has profound psychosocial as well as reproductive health morbidities. This study aimed at measuring the change in the incidence...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/1683
Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptomatic vulvo-vaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis and risk factors among women presenting at the outpatient departments of two tertiary health institutions in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Study Design: A prospecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/32057
Background: Genital chlamydial infection is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease worldwide. It poses a public health problem of epidemic proportions. Untreated or poorly treated cases result in endosalpingeal damage and destruction of tubular architec...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/27420
Aim: To determine the incidence, predisposing factors, clinical presentation and perinatal and maternal outcome of patients managed for abruptio placenta. Study Design: A retrospective review. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Niger Delta Univ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12842
Background: Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is one of the most important problem in reproductive health, especially in developing countries. Unbooked pregnant women are more likely to suffer IUFD. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of intrauterine fetal deat...
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