Publications by authors named "I O Morhason-Bello"

Article Synopsis
  • The study examined HPV infection prevalence among heterosexual men in Ibadan, Nigeria, highlighting a lack of existing data on this demographic compared to women.
  • Results showed a 40.5% infection rate in penile sites, with lower rates in anal (9.7%) and oral (7.8%) sites; high-risk HPV types were more common in penile infections.
  • The findings indicate that older men (25+) have higher odds of penile HPV, and there is a notable connection between penile and anal infections, emphasizing the need for further research on HPV's role in men's sexual health and transmission.
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Aim: To compare the effectiveness of 50 and 100 μg of carbetocin with 10 IU of oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

Methods: This was a triple-blind, non-inferiority trial involving pregnant women recruited at term. We compared two doses of carbetocin (50 and 100 μg) with 10 IU of oxytocin administered as uterotonic agent after vaginal or cesarean delivery.

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Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) is a significant global public health concern, known to be a leading cause of cancer related death among women in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed knowledge of HPV infection, transmission, prevention, and HPV vaccine uptake among tertiary institution students in Plateau State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students from two tertiary institutions in Plateau State, Nigeria.

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Objectives: This study investigates the use of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in predicting the outcome of pregnancy complicated by threatened miscarriage.

Materials And Methods: Of the 140 eligible pregnant women recruited for the study, maternal serum levels of selected inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IFNγ, IL-4, and IL-13) for 70 women with threatened miscarriage were analysed for this study. Serum concentrations were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit.

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Aim: Several studies had investigated the importance and benefit of pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) to the pregnant women and their unborn babies, however, the concerns of antenatal women on the exercise have been sparsely investigated. This study examined the attitude and concerns of pregnant women towards engaging in PFEs in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This was cross-sectional study of pregnant women aged ≥15 years.

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