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View article: Controlling severe haemorrhage at myomectomy with mops: a case report
Controlling severe haemorrhage at myomectomy with mops: a case report Open
Interventions for controlling uterine bleeding during myomectomy, abound. When, however, the haemorrhage arises from low pressure bleeders in the retropelvic space and threatens patient’s exsanguination, hitherto unknown interventions beco…
View article: Disentangle the Curriculum and Structural Effects of Math Pathway Reforms: Evidence from Maryland Community College System
Disentangle the Curriculum and Structural Effects of Math Pathway Reforms: Evidence from Maryland Community College System Open
This study evaluates the impact of Maryland's Mathematics Reform Initiative (MMRI), which sought to improve student success in developmental and college-level math through comprehensive curriculum and structural reforms. Launched in 2015, …
View article: The birth satisfaction scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study
The birth satisfaction scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study Open
The Igbo version of BSS-R has good internal consistency. It is a valid and a reliable scale to be employed in assessing maternal satisfaction among Igbo speaking women in the study area and Nigeria in general.
View article: Enhancing Uptake and Significantly Reducing Missed Opportunities in Family Planning – The Immediate Post-partum Family Planning a More Effective Option than the Traditional Six-week Post-partum Timing
Enhancing Uptake and Significantly Reducing Missed Opportunities in Family Planning – The Immediate Post-partum Family Planning a More Effective Option than the Traditional Six-week Post-partum Timing Open
Objective: Traditionally in Nigeria, family planning is offered to recently delivered women when they come for the six-week post-natal visit. This work set out to find out how this timing affects family planning uptake and if there is a be…
View article: Lived experiences of women who had hysterectomy for uterine prolapse in Southeast Nigeria
Lived experiences of women who had hysterectomy for uterine prolapse in Southeast Nigeria Open
Background: Hysterectomy aims to relieve symptoms and improve patients’ lives. Yet, the lived experiences of women who had a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse in sub-Saharan Africa have primarily been unexamined. This study explored their …
View article: Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Myomectomy-Associated Blood Loss among Patients with Uterine Myomas at Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki: A Randomized Control Trial
Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Myomectomy-Associated Blood Loss among Patients with Uterine Myomas at Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki: A Randomized Control Trial Open
Background. Myomectomy can be associated with life-threatening conditions such as bleeding. Excessive bleeding usually necessitates blood transfusion. Interventions to reduce bleeding during myomectomy will help reduce the need for blood t…
View article: Patterns and Causes of Hospital Maternal Mortality in a Tertiary Center in Nigeria
Patterns and Causes of Hospital Maternal Mortality in a Tertiary Center in Nigeria Open
Background: Maternal mortality is a preventable public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. Reporting of its trend and causes is important in auditing of care. Objectives: The study is aimed at evaluating the trends, c…
View article: The Birth Satisfaction Scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study
The Birth Satisfaction Scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study Open
OBJECTIVE To investigate the validity and reliability of the Birth Satisfaction Scale – Revised (BSS-R) Igbo version. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was done among 500 women who delivered at Alex Ekwueme Federal University T…
View article: What is needed to improve quality of implant removal services in Nigeria? results of a landscape assessment
What is needed to improve quality of implant removal services in Nigeria? results of a landscape assessment Open
Introduction Stunning recent increases in subdermal contraceptive implant use, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitate availability of quality implant removal services. In Nigeria, service delivery capacity and coverage for removal a…
View article: Association between Placenta Malaria Parasites and Preeclampsia/Eclampsia among Parturient Mothers in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
Association between Placenta Malaria Parasites and Preeclampsia/Eclampsia among Parturient Mothers in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki Open
In tropical countries, malaria and preeclampsia/eclampsia are common diseases of pregnancy; and placenta have been implicated in the pathophysiology of both disease processes. The two diseases have pathophysiologic similarities in the plac…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Intimate Partner Violence and Its Determinants Among Female Nursing Students in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Intimate Partner Violence and Its Determinants Among Female Nursing Students in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria Open
To assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and determinants of intimate partner violence (IPV) among nursing female student in a tertiary hospital in Abakaliki. A cross-sectional descriptive study was done in a tertiary hospital in Abaka…
View article: The Birth Satisfaction Scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study
The Birth Satisfaction Scale: Igbo adaptation, validation, and reliability study Open
OBJECTIVE To investigate the validity and reliability of the Birth Satisfaction Scale – Revised (BSS-R) and to adapt it into the Igbo language. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was done among 500 women who delivered at Alex Ek…
View article: Etiologic Dilemma and Challenges of Management of Nodular Vasculitis in Tertiary Health-Care Facility
Etiologic Dilemma and Challenges of Management of Nodular Vasculitis in Tertiary Health-Care Facility Open
Nodular vasculitis is a rare inflammatory disease of the skin and subcutaneous fat tissue, characterized by crops of small, tender, erythematous nodules on the legs, mostly on the calves and shins. We present a 17-year-old adolescent femal…
View article: Screen Viewing Practices and Caregivers' Knowledge of the Health-Related Effects in Children and Adolescents in a Nigerian Urban City
Screen Viewing Practices and Caregivers' Knowledge of the Health-Related Effects in Children and Adolescents in a Nigerian Urban City Open
Background: Globally, a dramatic increase in the use of television and digital media has been observed among children and adolescents in recent times. The possible health-related effects of frequent and prolonged screen media viewing on th…
View article: A standardised Phase III clinical trial framework to assess therapeutic interventions for Lassa fever
A standardised Phase III clinical trial framework to assess therapeutic interventions for Lassa fever Open
Background Only one recommendation currently exists for the treatment of Lassa fever (LF), which is ribavirin administered in conjunction with supportive care. This recommendation is primarily based on evidence generated from a single clin…
View article: Analgesic efficacy and safety of paracervical block versus conscious sedation in the surgical evacuation of the uterus following first-trimester incomplete miscarriages: A randomised controlled trial
Analgesic efficacy and safety of paracervical block versus conscious sedation in the surgical evacuation of the uterus following first-trimester incomplete miscarriages: A randomised controlled trial Open
Objective: To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of paracervical block and conscious sedation in the surgical evacuation of the uterus following a first-trimester miscarriage. Methods: This is an open-label, randomised control trial…
View article: Awareness and Attitude of Women towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria
Awareness and Attitude of Women towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria Open
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer screening has significantly contributed to the detection of premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix and prevention of the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. In the developing countri…
View article: Shock Wave of a New Pandemic: Response of Antenatal Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria to Corona Virus 19 Infection—Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
Shock Wave of a New Pandemic: Response of Antenatal Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria to Corona Virus 19 Infection—Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Open
Background: There are no known effective vaccines or drugs for curing the corona 19 virus infection as at present knowlede. This leaves the world with mainly controlling the source of infection and cutting off the transmission route throug…
View article: Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria Open
Background: Globally, mental health issues have become one of the predominant public health concerns as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of frontline healthcare workers has not been fu…
View article: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women in a Secondary Health Facility in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women in a Secondary Health Facility in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Open
Background . Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) concept is based on the premise that preparing for birth and being ready for complications reduce all three phases of delay to a bad obstetric outcome. Objectives . To dete…
View article: Comparison of age-based weight estimation with actual measured weight in children aged one to twelve years in Enugu
Comparison of age-based weight estimation with actual measured weight in children aged one to twelve years in Enugu Open
None of the weight estimation formulae assessed was entirely accurate in our study, though the Nelson method showed superior agreement.
View article: Metastatic Uterine Leiomyosarcoma in a Nullipara with Primary Infertility: A Case Report
Metastatic Uterine Leiomyosarcoma in a Nullipara with Primary Infertility: A Case Report Open
Uterine leiomyosarcoma accounts for 1-2% of uterine cancers. It is an extremely aggressive malignancy associated with a poor prognosis. Women affected may vary in age, but are most common between 4th and 7th decades of life. Presenting sym…
View article: Lassa fever in pregnancy with a positive maternal and fetal outcome: A case report
Lassa fever in pregnancy with a positive maternal and fetal outcome: A case report Open
This report adds to the body of literature that individuals can survive Lassa fever during pregnancy with good maternal and fetal outcome.
View article: A 5-Year Retrospective Study on the Use of Manual Vacuum Aspiration in the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
A 5-Year Retrospective Study on the Use of Manual Vacuum Aspiration in the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki Open
Introduction: Since the inception of our hospital in 2011, manual vacuum aspiration has been in use for the treatment first trimester miscarriages. Hence there is a need for operational review on its use. Aim: The aim of this study is to e…
View article: Pregnancy Outcome among Elderly Primigravidae: A Five-year Review at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Pregnancy Outcome among Elderly Primigravidae: A Five-year Review at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Open
Introduction: Maternal age is an important determinant of pregnancy outcome and women aged 35 years or more at their first pregnancy are considered high risk pregnancy due to increased risk of feto-maternal morbidity and mortality. Aim: To…
View article: The Prevalence and Determinants of Unintended Pregnancies Among Women in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria
The Prevalence and Determinants of Unintended Pregnancies Among Women in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria Open
BACKGROUND: Unintended pregnancy is a major social and public health problem affecting women within the reproductive age group. It jeopardizes women’s sexual and reproductive health and may pose a threat to the achievement of Sustain…
View article: Epidural Analgesia for Management of Labour Pain: Determinants and Deterrents Among Obstetricians in Nigeria
Epidural Analgesia for Management of Labour Pain: Determinants and Deterrents Among Obstetricians in Nigeria Open
Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of epidural analgesia, its determinants and deterrents among Obstetricians. Materials and Methods:A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among obstetricians …
View article: Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: A rare cause of neonatal morbidity in Nigeria
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: A rare cause of neonatal morbidity in Nigeria Open
Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpes virus family is a known cause of intrauterine infections with attendant sequelae on the newborn. Symptomatic CMV is grossly underdiagnosed and rarely reported in Nigeria and elsewhe…