Aims: To determine the prevalence and pattern of aphrodisiacs use and associated side effects among adult population in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state Nigeria. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between February and August...
Background: Fetal macrosomia is a well-researched topic across the world but there is very little research done on this topic in Guyana. This condition impacts the morbidity and mortality of pregnant women significantly and this research paves a way to improve the overall health...
Aim: To assess the incidence and risk factors of peripartum hysterectomy at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation over a period of five years. Background: A hysterectomy carried out at the time of delivery or within 24 hours of it is referred to as a "peripartum hysterectomy...
Objective: Previous studies have shown that older women are more likely to be diagnosed with gynecological cancers (GC) setting precedent for more attention to be given to older women than younger women with GC. This study sought to compare nationally representative healthcare us...
Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Emmanuel William Jakheng, Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, S. Vidya & Sunil Kumar·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2022
Chlamydia trachomatis also known as the “Silent Epidemic” is a major threat to the reproductive health of women in Africa. This study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis based on clinical symptoms and clinical history among women attending clinics...
Aims: To identify the incidence of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) on Tomography scan of the skull (CT) and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its clinical manifestations in patients with eclampsia. Study Design: Observational, cross-sectional, retrospect...
Aim: This study was aimed at assessing the therapeutic potential of Parkia biglobosa (P. biglobosa) seed against potassium bromate-induced testicular toxicity. Methodology: P. biglobosa was extracted with soxhlet extractor with ethanol as the solvent. Twenty-four adult male Wista...
Background: Dyslipidemia in the early stages of pregnancy raises the risk of preeclampsia. When compared to women who had a normal pregnancy, those who have a history of preeclampsia have significantly different lipid profiles and are more vulnerable to lipoprotein oxidation. Acc...
Bangaisa Kasambia Ambassy, Wembodinga Utshudienyema Gilbert, Omanyondo Ohambe Marie-Claire, Dimoke Okito Franck, Masika Vinywasiki Henriette, Kuda Ebubutuy Bienvenu & Assani Ramazani Raymond·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2022
Introduction: The conduct of this study led us to the objectives of measuring the hospital frequency of use of aboriginal plants by parturients and recording maternal-fetal outcomes among aboriginal plant users at Bengamisa General Referral Hospital during the period 28 July to 2...
Background: The drug of choice recommended by the WHO for the prevention of primary postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal or post Caesarean delivery is oxytocin. However, oxytocin is labile in hot tropical climates as in Africa with reduced efficacy. Misoprostol may be an alternati...
Background: Abdominal myomectomy is a common surgical option for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids in women who wish to preserve their uterus. This study highlights the outcomes of abdominal myomectomies done in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). M...
Background: The carriage of high-risk papillomavirus (HR-HPV) differs between countries and regions of the world. There is not enough data on the genotyping of this virus in Côte d'Ivoire and in Abidjan particularly. Aim: to illustrate the genotypes of prevalent HR-HPV in the cit...
Globally, regardless of socioeconomic or educational levels of couples, domestic violence affects the quality of life of millions of women with infertility. In many cultures the premium on childbearing is considerably high, yet most times women are the ones constantly held respon...
One of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund recommendations for improved feeding of infants and young children is breastfeeding. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of breastfeeding, the practice of early initiation of breastfeeding and t...
Introduction: A genetic disorder is an illness caused by abnormalities in gene on chromosome, especially a condition that is present from before birth. Objective: (1) To assess the pre-test & Post-test level of the knowledge and attitude regarding premarital genetic counselli...