Aim: This study aimed to investigate factors influencing family planning services among rural women in Nigeria. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical research design to examine the factors that influence the use of family planning service...
All men and women, who have settled in their relationships already or are beginning to think of getting settled, have to ultimately think about conceiving their babies sooner or later. However, even in a modern and advanced world like ours, this is not easy at all. There have bee...
The journey of pregnancy itself is an unpredictable and unexpected one. When a new mother has been confirmed with the news of pregnancy and child-bearing, there is a long list of precautions, do’s, and don’ts that follow from the obstetrician and the families. Tackling either of...
Background: Clitoromegaly is an abnormally large clitoris. The clitoris develops from the genital tubercle in the female and forms the penis in the male. It could be congenital or acquired. When seen in newborns, it’s likely cause is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and this...
Background: Adolescence marks the transition from childhood to adulthood with remarkable physiological and anatomical changes which have a significant influence on reproductive health. These changes have serious implications on their developmental life exposing them to risky sexu...
Aim: To determine the factors associated with early sexual debut among senior secondary school students in Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers Stat...
Objectives: The general objective of this study was to contribute to the study of the classification of cesarean sections. The specific objectives were to propose a new classification of cesarean sections based on the obstetrical complications specified by the WHO and to see the...
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the serum lipid profile and uric acid between normotensive and hypertensive pregnant women. Study Design: Comparative Cohort study. Study Area and Duration: Port Harcourt, Nigeria. January – July, 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional study wa...
Background: In Bangladesh, on average, a woman has 2.3 births, with around 30% of them being undesired. For the well-being of families and the regulation of population growth, it is crucial to reduce unwanted births. In-depth study of the variables influencing the shift in unplan...
Background: In most women, pregnancy is often uncomplicated and will bring about the delivery of healthy babies at term. However, in some women, severe complications may occur during pregnancy, labour, or the postpartum period, which may be life-threatening for either the mother,...
José Eleutério Junior, Renata Mírian Nunes Eleutério, João Victor da Silva Bezerra, Armanda do Carmo Ponce de Leão Lins, Marina Helena da Silva Lopes & Ana Katherinne Silveira Gonçalves·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2022
The loss of ovarian function, prematurely or due to menopause, causes a decrease of the vaginal epithelium trophy. However, with the end of the menstrual cycle and the consequent hypoestrogenism, the epithelial thickness also decreases, with only the parabasal and basal layers re...
Aim: To evaluate the effect of hydromethanolic fruit pulp extract of Azanza garckeana on sexual behavior, sex hormones and histology of female Wistar rats. Study Design: Twenty-five female Wistar rats and five (5) male Wistar rats were used for the study, the female animals were...
Background: The incident of low birth weight and its associated implication has become a great public health concern. Low birth weight is the birth weight of a child less than 2.5 kg. several factors have been implicated in the development of low birth weight. The purpose of the...
Vitamin D, a prohormone known traditionally to be involved in the metabolism of the bone and teeth has over recent years been the focus of many scientific researches. Scientific evidence have shown that Vitamin D insufficiency is global problem and has been linked with several d...
Babacar Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Seck, Abdou Diop, Assane Dieng, Khadim Diongue, Thierno Abdoulaye Diallo, Chantal Mahou, Lauriane Koko Marcel Koumondji, Awa Cheikh Diop, Fatou Binetou Rassoul Dieye & Philippe Dubrous·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2022
Background: Beta-hemolytic group B streptococcus (GBS) is a germ responsible for vaginal carriage which can be responsible for serious maternal-fetal disorders. The frequency, intermittency and consequences of this carriage are the main reasons for its research in pregnant women....