Factors influencing the use of modern contraceptives amongst postpartum women in a rural tertiary hospital in South-South Nigeria.

The postpartum period is a critical time to address the high unmet needs of family planning and reduce the risks associated with closely spaced pregnancies. Unintended pregnancies immediately following childbirth are associated with increased maternal mortality, morbidity, and poor pregnancy outcomes. Adoption of postpartum family planning is a cost-effective way that would reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality.

Feasibility, acceptability, and uptake of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices in southern Nigeria.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUD) implantation on existing low contraceptive uptake and utilization in Nigeria.

Methods: A prospective analytical cohort study was conducted at eight medical facilities in southern Nigeria between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015. Patients undergoing delivery during the study period were considered for eligibility and the exclusion criteria included any contraindications to PPIUD implantation.

Perception of pregnant women about antenatal care in a cottage hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Antenatal care gives opportunity for care of women during pregnancy, prevention and treatment of diseases as well as behavioral change interventions. The perception of users about services influences service utilization. This study was performed to assess user satisfaction with antenatal care services at the centre and to identify constraints at service points.

Social induction of labour: experience in an urban teaching hospital in Nigeria.

Purpose: To document the experience with social induction of labour (IOL) and compare its outcome with electively induced labour for prolonged pregnancy.

Methods: A prospective matched case-control study.

Result: Social IOL was significantly common in women of high social class (78.

Risk of transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C virus in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Objectives: To evaluate the risk of probable iatrogenic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection following transfusion of donor blood that has not been screened for HCV.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Methods: Screening for human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus is routine in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.