DISCLOSURE AND COPING WITH INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN PREGNANCY: A QUANDARY.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) in pregnancy is a very serious and ubiquitous problem, with severe consequences for both the mother and the unborn child. Understanding the dynamics of disclosure and coping strategies employed by pregnant women facing IPV is crucial for developing effective interventions and facilitating positive maternal and foetal outcomes.

Aim: The study investigated the disclosure pattern and coping strategies of Antenatal attendees who experienced intimate partner violence.

DISCLOSURE AND COPING WITH INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN PREGNANCY: A CULTURAL DILEMMA.

Background: Intimate partner violence in pregnancy (IPVP) is a serious and ubiquitous problem with cultural roots that have severe consequences on both the mother and the unborn child, and affects the general population's well-being. Understanding the dynamics of disclosure and coping strategies employed by pregnant women facing IPV is crucial for developing effective interventions and facilitating positive maternal and foetal outcomes.

Objective: The study investigated the disclosure pattern and coping strategies of Antenatal attendees who experienced IPVP.

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN PREGNANCY: A UNIVERSAL HEALTH IMPEDIMENT.

Background: Intimate partner violence in pregnancy is a hidden global pandemic, a hindrance to universal health. It interferes with the Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5.

Objective: This study investigated the prevalence and factors contributing to intimate partner violence in pregnancy (IPVP) among antenatal attendees in a tertiary health facility in Anambra state.

Using community theater to improve demand for vaccination services in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.

Introduction: Despite abundant evidence showing immunization as a lifesaving public health measure, a large proportion of Nigerian children are still not or fully vaccinated. Lack of awareness and distrust of the immunization process by caregivers are some of the reasons for poor immunization coverage which need to be addressed. This study aimed at improving vaccination demand, acceptance and uptake in Bayelsa and Rivers State, both in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) of Nigeria through a human-centered process of trust building, education and social support.

Computational and structure-guided design of phosphoinositide substrate specificity into the tyrosine specific LMW-PTP enzyme.

We have used a combination of computational and structure-based redesign of the low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase, LMW-PTP, to create new activity towards phosphoinositide substrates for which the wild-type enzyme had little or no activity. The redesigned enzymes retain catalytic activity despite residue alterations in the active site, and kinetic experiments confirmed specificity for up to four phosphoinositide substrates. Changes in the shape and overall volume of the active site where critical to facilitate access of the new substrates for catalysis.

Uterine fibroids in pregnancy: prevalence, clinical presentation, associated factors and outcomes at the Limbe and Buea Regional Hospitals, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Uterine fibroids are common among the black race and associated with adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, clinical presentation and maternal and foetal outcomes of birth among pregnant women with leiomyoma in two secondary care hospitals in Limbe and Buea, Cameroon.

Results: The prevalence of fibroid in pregnancy was 16.

Estimating HIV Incidence during Pregnancy and Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission with an Ad Hoc Analysis of Potential Cofactors.

Background: We determined the incidence of HIV seroconversion during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and ad hoc potential cofactors associated with HIV seroconversion after having an HIV-negative result antenatally. We also studied knowledge of PMTCT among pregnant women in seven health facilities in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon.

Method: During the period between September 12 and December 4, 2011, we recruited a cohort of 477 HIV-negative pregnant women by cluster sampling.

Phytochemistry, Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Actvities of Methanolic Leaves Extract of Lannea schimperi (Hoschst. Ex Rich) ENG.

Background: Pain whether acute or chronic, peripheral or central is believed to originate from inflammation and inflammatory response. The potential toxicity of antinociceptive and antiinflammatory agents such as non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) necessitates sourcing for less toxic alternative drugs. Many natural substances have been used for the management of pain and inflammation with success traditionally.

Assessment of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South-East Nigeria.

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus which may be addressed by application of intensive lifestyle interventions. Thus, establishing normative values of anthropometric indices in our environment is crucial. This study aimed to determine normative values of anthropometric indices of nutrition among residents of Calabar.

Prevalence and geographical distribution of dracunculiasis (guineaworm disease) in Cross River State, Nigeria.

A cross-sectional survey conducted in 1986 revealed the occurrence of guineaworm disease in a total of 70 villages in 3 out of the 17 local government areas (L.G.A.