Improving Treatment Outcome for Cervical Cancer Using 2-Point Assessment of Quality of Life Among Nigerian Women: A Protocol for a Multi-Center Study.

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with quality of life (QOL) being a major concern for patients with cervical cancer, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is largely due to the advanced nature of the disease at presentation. Although there are a higher number of studies focusing on the QOL of high-income countries, the QOL of cervical cancer patients in LMICs is not available.

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.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes for pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 disease at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria.

Introduction: the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged health systems around the world. This study was designed to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women with COVID-19 infection, the common clinical features at presentation and the pregnancy outcome at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria.

Methods: a cross-sectional analytical study of all confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection from April to September 2020.

Critical comparative analysis of data sources toward understanding referral during pregnancy and childbirth: three perspectives from Nigeria.

Background: The highest risk of maternal and perinatal deaths occurs during and shortly after childbirth and is preventable if functional referral systems enable women to reach appropriate health services when obstetric complications occur. Rising numbers of deliveries in health facilities, including in high mortality settings like Nigeria, require formalised coordination across the health system to ensure that women and newborns get to the right level of care, at the right time. This study describes and critically assesses the extent to which referral and its components can be captured using three different data sources from Nigeria, examining issues of data quality, validity, and usefulness for improving and monitoring obstetric care systems.

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.

Awareness and uptake of human papilloma virus vaccines among female secondary school students in Benin City, Nigeria.

Background: There is no Government endorsed HPV vaccine immunisation program in Nigeria. The Vaccine has been available at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City for more than 7 years.

Objectives: The aim was to evaluate awareness about HPV, the prevalence of HPV immunisation and its associated factors among the study population.

The Relationship between the Serum Level of Selenium and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Comparative Study in a Population of Nigerian Women.

Objective: To determine the relationship between the serum level of selenium and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Methods: A case controlled study that compared the serum level of selenium in 45 women with CIN (cases) to 45 women (age matched controls) with normal cervical cytology. Socio-demographic data and information on known risk factors for cervical cancer among the sample was compared between both groups using inferential statistics.

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.

Women's concerns and satisfaction with induced labour at term in a Nigerian population.

Aims And Objectives: To explore the concerns, experiences and satisfaction of women who had induction of labour at term

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in Nigeria, among 252 pregnant women who had induction of labour at term using a two part pre and post induction questionnaire.

Results: Concerns expressed by the women prior to labour induction were the fear of caesarean delivery (16.6%), labour pains (15.

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.

An audit of maternal deaths from a referral university teaching hospital in Nigeria: the emergence of HIV/AIDS as a leading cause.

Aims And Objectives: To analyse the characteristics and causes of maternal death in a referral tertiary health facility in Southern Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This is a facility- based review of 184 maternal deaths that occurred from January 2005 to June 2009. Primary causes of death and factors that contributed to maternal death including delay in accessing health care were identified.

Induction of labor in prolonged pregnancy with unfavorable cervix: comparison of sequential intracervical Foley catheter-intravaginal misoprostol and intravaginal misoprostol alone.

Purpose: To compare the outcome of induced labor at term using sequential intracervical Foley catheter with intravaginal misoprostol versus intravaginal misoprostol alone.

Methods: A prospective matched case control study among parturient with prolonged pregnancy and unfavorable cervix at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Results: The study population was 100 with a mean age of 29.

Pregnancy outcome among HIV positive women receiving antenatal HAART versus untreated maternal HIV infection.

Objective: To evaluate adverse pregnancy outcome in HIV infected women who received highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) from early pregnancy compared with untreated-maternal HIV infection.

Study Design: A cohort study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Antenatal clinic, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, from January 2008 to June 2009.

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.

Morbidity associated with failed vaginal birth after cesarean section.

We investigated morbidity and factors associated with failed vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC). In a retrospective cohort study maternal and neonatal outcomes of women who underwent VBAC in three Nigerian University Teaching Hospitals were reviewed. Univariate, followed by multivariate analyses, were conducted.

Trends and determinants of pregnancy-related domestic violence in a referral center in southern Nigeria.

Objective: To describe the trend and identify associated risk factors for pregnancy-related domestic violence.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study of 502 women attending the sixth week postnatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in urban Nigeria, participants completed semi-structured questionnaires on experience of domestic violence before and during pregnancy, and in the puerperium. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess risk factors associated with experiencing violence.

Fertility preferences, condom use, and concerns among HIV-positive women in serodiscordant relationships in the era of antiretroviral therapy.

Objective: To assess preferences and concerns about infecting partner or child among HIV-positive women undergoing antiretroviral therapy and whose partners are HIV-negative.

Method: In this cross-sectional study conducted in Nigeria, 55 HIV-positive women undergoing antiretroviral therapy and married to seronegative men answered an anonymous questionnaire regarding whether they preferred to conceive naturally or by means of an assisted reproductive technique (ART).

Results: Compared with older women (mean age 33.

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.