Aims: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective reversible methods of contraception with a failure rate of less than 1%. Despite their safety and effectiveness, LARCs are underutilized. This study investigated postpartum LARC use intentions and suggesti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121134
Callistus Obinna Elegbua, Surajdeen Tunde Afolayan, Harold Yiralee Doneh, Bernard B. Akpu, Promise Onyeka Ubanatu, Angela Adaku Elegbua, Wofai Ubi & Oiseremen Samuel Ovbiagele·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
HELLP Syndrome is a fatal rare pregnancy-related syndrome characterised by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count; occurring in 0.5-0.9% of all pregnancies and in 10-20% of pregnancies with severe pre-eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome is a complication of severe pre-ecl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71055
Aim: To identify the microorganisms in urine before and after delivery. Also, to identify the incidence, risk factors and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in postpartum bacteriuria. Methods: A quasi-interventional study of 50 women who had term vaginal deliveries at the Uni...
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