Teddy E. Agida
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View article: Accuracy of Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight at Term
Accuracy of Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight at Term Open
Background: Ultrasound measurement provides a noninvasive means of obtaining information about fetal weight and may help in necessary preparations at and after delivery. Although some ultrasound methods include only one or two fetal indice…
View article: Trends in female sterilization in north central Nigeria
Trends in female sterilization in north central Nigeria Open
Background: Contraception is key to the reduction of maternal mortality. Tubal ligation is a good option for women seeking out a safe, effective, permanent and convenient form of contraceptive. However, due to variety of reasons, there is …
View article: Applying the WHO ICD-MM classification system to maternal deaths in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A retrospective analysis from 2014–2018
Applying the WHO ICD-MM classification system to maternal deaths in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A retrospective analysis from 2014–2018 Open
Background Addressing the problem of maternal mortality in Nigeria requires proper identification of maternal deaths and their underlying causes in order to focus evidence-based interventions to decrease mortality and avert morbidity. Obje…
View article: A prospective study to compare the effectiveness of adjunctive rectal misoprostol or oxytocin titration in the prevention of primary post-partum haemorrhage in at risk patients
A prospective study to compare the effectiveness of adjunctive rectal misoprostol or oxytocin titration in the prevention of primary post-partum haemorrhage in at risk patients Open
Rectal misoprostol is as effective and safe as oxytocin when used as an adjunctive uterotonic in preventing primary post-partum haemorrhage in patients with risk factors for uterine atony after active management of third stage of labour.
View article: Stillbirth at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Stillbirth at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Open
Background: Despite improvements in antenatal and intrapartum care, stillbirth still remains an important, largely understudied and pregnant problem in obstetrics. Most of the stillbirths occur in the developing world and the majority of s…
View article: Practice of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy (HSTP), experience from a low resource setting
Practice of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy (HSTP), experience from a low resource setting Open
Context : Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy (HTSP) refers to the optimal time that a woman should conceive for the healthiest outcomes for the mother and the baby. Objective : This study assessed the adherence by Nigerian women of c…