Use and pattern of previous care received by infertile Nigerian women.

Background: Prevalence of infertility in sub-Saharan Africa is high yet fertility care, its development and access is limited in resource-poor countries like Nigeria so infertile women resort to different forms of treatment. This study aimed to determine the use and pattern of previous treatments.

Methodology: This was a descriptive Cross Sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria.

Incidence and risk factors for pre-eclampsia in Jos Nigeria.

Objective: We sought to estimate the incidence and risk factors associated with development of pre-eclampsia (PET) in Jos, Nigeria.

Methods: An open cohort study of singleton pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Nigeria between November 2010 and August 2011. Eligible healthy women at ≤ 20 weeks gestation were enrolled and followed up until delivery or development of pre-eclampsia.

Knowledge of HIV prevention and willingness to collaborate in vaginal microbicides trials-survey of Nigerian gynecologists.

Background: Gynecologists being the primary care physicians and advocates for women sexual and reproductive health are critical in delivering messages on effective intervention to prevent heterosexual HIV transmission. Their knowledge and opinions on the effectiveness of HIV prevention technologies may influence the acceptance and use of these technologies among women at risk.

Methods: A cross sectional survey was self-administered to Nigerian gynecologist attending an Annual Scientific conference; "Kanon Dabo" between November 17 and 21, 2009, in Kano, Nigeria.