Determinants of contraceptive use by women in the central senatorial zone of Bayelsa State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Contraceptives are known to contribute to maternal health and well-being as well as improve child survival. Due to the multiethnic nature of Nigeria, it is known that the factors that influence contraceptive use may vary from one location to another and as such a blanket policy by the federal government on improving contraceptive use may not take into account the subtle differences in sociocultural practices that may influence contraceptive use. The aim of the study was to determine the contraceptive prevalence and explore factors that determine the use of contraceptives among women of Bayelsa Central Senatorial Zone.

Effect of Age on Childbearing in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Objectives: To determine the effect of maternal age on pregnancy outcomes in women aged 40 years and above at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Methods: A retrospective comparative study was conducted on women aged ≥40 years (n=249) and a control group aged 20-29 years (n=249) who delivered at ≥28 weeks gestation between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2012. The medical records of the patients were analyzed using Epi Info 6.

Abnormal cervical cytology among HIV-positive women in Nigeria.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of abnormal cervical smears and high-grade lesions among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women, and to assess the relationship between severity of disease and CD4 count.

Methods: In a prospective cross-sectional comparative study, 250 HIV-positive and 250 HIV-negative women attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, were enrolled between January and March 2012. Cervical smear samples were collected from participants, examined, and reported via the Bethesda system.

The prevalence of serum immunoglobulin g antibody to Chlamydia trachomatis in subfertile women presenting at the university of port harcourt teaching hospital, Nigeria.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of IgG antibody to Chlamydia trachomatis in subfertile patients at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and to determine associated factors between this and infertility.

Study Design: This case controlled study was conducted among 100 women presenting for infertility consultation at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. One hundred women with normal intrauterine pregnancies attending the antenatal clinic were used as controls.

Perinatal outcome of babies delivered to eclamptic mothers: a prospective study from a nigerian tertiary hospital.

Background: Eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality in Nigeria. Preventive and interventional measures have been shown to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity with no significant beneficial effect on neonatal outcomes. The aim of this study is to assess the perinatal outcome of eclampsia at the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).

Induced abortion amongst undergradute students of University of Port Harcourt.

Background: Induced abortion is the termination of pregnancy through a deliberate intervention intended to end the pregnancy. This practice is widespread in Nigeria despite the restrictive abortion laws in Nigeria. Many women still undergo induced abortion every year and endanger their health and lives as induced abortion can only be procured illegally in Nigeria.