Perceived health facility-related barriers and post-abortion care-seeking intention among women of reproductive age in Osun state, Nigeria.

Background: Post-abortion care (PAC) prevents death and complications caused by unsafe abortion which is widespread in Nigeria. Yet, there is sparse community-based evidence on women's intention to seek PAC should they have an abortion. This study examined the influence of perceived health facility-related barriers (HFRB) on post-abortion care-seeking intention (PACSI) among women of reproductive ages in Osun state, Nigeria.

Descriptive epidemiology of measles surveillance data, Osun state, Nigeria, 2016-2018.

Background: Globally, an estimate of 254,928 measles cases in 2015 and 89,780 deaths in 2016 occur annually. In Nigeria, measles is the fifth leading causes of under-five child mortality with 342 confirmed cases found in the first 9 epidemic weeks in some states including Osun State. We described the distribution, trend and make projection of measles cases in Osun State.

Dynamics of child marriage and marital timing in Nigeria: A retrogression or progression?

The researcher assessed trends and patterns of marital timing and child marriage (CM) among women of reproductive age in Nigeria. Four rounds of Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data-set were used (1990-2013). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Cox-regression model with time-dependent covariates ( = 0.

Housing materials as predictors of under-five mortality in Nigeria: evidence from 2013 demographic and health survey.

Background: Nigeria is among countries with high Under-Five Mortality (U5M) rates worldwide. Both maternal and childhood factors have been linked to U5M in the country. However, despite the growing global recognition of the association between housing and quality of life, the role of housing materials as predictors of U5M remain largely unexplored in Nigeria.

Determinants of Maternal Utilization of Health Services and Nutritional Status in a Rural Community in South-West Nigeria.

Poor Maternal Health (MH) remains an issue of public health concern in Nigeria. This study identified the determinants of maternal utilization of health services and nutritional status in a rural community in south-west Nigeria. It was a cross-sectional house-hold survey of women aged 15-49 years.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION REQUIREMENT DURING CAESAREAN DELIVERY: RISK FACTORS.

Background: Group specific blood is often cross-matched ready for all patients scheduled for caesarean section in anticipation of haemorrhage during the surgery. This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for blood transfusion during anaesthesia for caesarean section.

Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study.

Wealth status and sex differential of household head: implication for source of drinking water in Nigeria.

Background: Source of potable water has implication on the population health. Availability of Improved Drinking Water Sources (IDWS) is a problem in developing countries, but variation exists across segments of the population. This study therefore examined the relationship between wealth status, sex of household head and source of potable water.

Influence of gender preference and sex composition of surviving children on childbearing intention among high fertility married women in stable union in Malawi.

Background: Child's gender preference (GP) frequently leads to high fertility which has adverse effect on family health. The link between women's fertility intention, GP and Living Children's Sex Composition (LCSC) as found in this study is less explored in Malawi.

Objectives: We examined the relationship between GP, LCSC and fertility intention.

ASSESSMENT OF THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF RURAL BASED PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WITH CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS IN NIGERIA.

Objective: To describe the living conditions of rural based people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their clinical presentations

Design: descriptive cross-sectional study,

Setting: University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Subjects: PLWHA on anti-retroviral therapy.

Results: One hundred and fifty PLWHA participated.

Differential effect of wealth quintile on modern contraceptive use and fertility: evidence from Malawian women.

Background: High fertility and wide inequality in wealth distribution are phenomenal problems in sub-Saharan Africa. Modern Contraceptives (MC) are useful for limiting fertility, but are not always easily accessible in Malawi. This study examines the gap in MC use and fertility between women in the richest and poorest Wealth Quintile (WQ).

Patterns and correlates of condom use among unmarried male youths in Nigeria: NDHS 2008.

The HIV/STDs constitute public health problem. Condom use during sexual intercourse has been proved to be a good means of protection against HIV/STDs. Unmarried male youths which constitute a high proportion of Nigerians will be at risk of HIV/STDs if they fail to use condom.

Survival analysis of timing of first marriage among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: regional differences.

Early marriage is common among women in developing countries. Age at first marriage (AFM) has health implication on women and their under-five children. In Nigeria, few studies have explored AFM; the current study was designed to fill the gap.

Contraceptive use: implication for completed fertility, parity progression and maternal nutritional status in Nigeria.

The study identified socio-demographic factors influencing contraceptive use while using nutritional status, completed fertility and parity progression as key variables. NDHS, 2008 dataset on married women aged 45-49 was used. Chi-square, ordinary linear and logistic regression models were used for the analysis.