Prevalence and factors associated with disrespect and abuse among women who delivered in a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with disrespect and abuse during childbirth among women who delivered in a University Teaching Hospital using a validated tool.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Participants included women who presented for the 6-week postnatal visit.

Sickle cell anaemia in vaso-occlusive crisis and acute fatty liver of pregnancy: a case report.

Unlabelled: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is an uncommon condition that manifests in the third trimester of pregnancy. Its association with vaso-occlusive crisis from Sickle Cell Anaemia is not common. Published data on the simultaneous occurrence of these two conditions is rare, hence this case report.

Human papilloma virus vaccine: determinants of acceptability by mothers for adolescents in Nigeria.

Vaccination of adolescent females against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), the causative agent for cervical cancer has recently become available. As minors, parental acceptance of the vaccines for adolescent daughters requires exploration. This was a cross-sectional survey of 201 mothers attending the gynaecology clinic in a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria on acceptability of the HPV vaccines and its determinants.

Stillbirth in cases of severe acute maternal morbidity.

Objective: To determine the incidence and correlates of stillbirths among women with severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM).

Methods: In an observational study of 728 women who had SAMM between January 2007 and December 2010 at a referral tertiary health facility in Benin, Nigeria, the incidence of stillbirth, and the clinical and demographic correlates of stillbirth were evaluated.

Results: The rate of stillbirth among women with SAMM was 210 per 1000 deliveries.

Pregnancy outcome following induction of labor with intravaginal misoprostol for decreased fetal movements at term.

Objective: To determine the outcome of labor induction with intravaginal misoprostol among women with perception of persistent decrease in fetal movements at term.

Method: The study group comprising 107 women who had induction of labor at term for primary complaint of decreased fetal movements (DFM) were compared with equal number of women who had induction for prolong pregnancy in a university teaching hospital.

Results: Caesarean section rate (39.

Perception and attitude of women with previous caesarean section towards repeat caesarean delivery.

Objective: To explore the perception and attitude of women with previous caesarean section towards repeat caesarean section.

Method: Observational study of women with prior caesarean delivery using an anonymous semi-structured questionnaire. Information elicited include the socio-demographic characteristics, outcome of the last caesarean delivery, experience of complications or domestic violence, acceptance of repeat caesarean section if advised by the doctor and the reason for any refusal.

Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among HIV-positive pregnant Nigerian women.

Design: Cross-sectional study using an anonymous semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire.

Setting: The antenatal clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, from June 2008 to December 2009.

Obstetric and perinatal outcome in HIV positive women receiving HAART in urban Nigeria.

Purpose: To compare the outcome of pregnancy between HIV positive pregnant women on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HIV negative controls.

Methods: A prospective matched case-control study.

Results: HIV positive women were significantly more likely to have anaemia in pregnancy [p < 0.

Social induction of labour: experience in an urban teaching hospital in Nigeria.

Purpose: To document the experience with social induction of labour (IOL) and compare its outcome with electively induced labour for prolonged pregnancy.

Methods: A prospective matched case-control study.

Result: Social IOL was significantly common in women of high social class (78.