Randomised Controlled Trial of Sublingual and Rectal Misoprostol in the Prevention of Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage in a Resource-Limited Community.

Background/purpose: Misoprostol is beneficial in preventing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). However, there is no consensus yet as to which route will give the balance of efficacy, safety and patient preference, especially at the recommended dose of 600 mcg. This study compared the efficacy and adverse effects of rectal and sublingual misoprostol for the prevention of PPH.

Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria.

Background: Early sickle cell disease (SCD) diagnosis has shown promise in combating SCD in many countries. The aim of this study was to assess the practice and perception of early SCD diagnosis among a group of parents and physicians in Nigeria. .

Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy in a tertiary health institution, south western Nigeria.

Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of child bearing age. Bacterial vaginosis has emerged as a global health issue due to the adverse outcome in pregnancy and in the puerperium. The study determined the prevalence of BV and outcome of delivery among pregnant women.

Oral misoprostol for induction of labor at term: a randomized controlled trial of hourly titrated and 2 hourly static oral misoprostol solution.

Misoprostol has been shown to be effective in induction of labor (IOL) with different dosages and routes of administration. This study compared the efficacy and safety of hourly titrated and 2-hourly static low dose oral misoprostol for IOL in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. One hundred fifty women with singleton pregnancy at term admitted for IOL were randomized into the two groups.

Quality of life in women of reproductive age: a comparative study of infertile and fertile women in a Nigerian tertiary centre.

The study examined the quality of life in women of reproductive age and the aim was to evaluate and compare the quality of life (QoL) scores among fertile and infertile women. A cross-sectional study was carried out among women attending the Gynaecology and Postnatal Clinics of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital comparing their QoL using the World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. The age of fertile women was significantly higher than the age of infertile women (p < .

Obstetric outcome of twin gestations in a tertiary hospital South-western Nigeria.

Background: Twin pregnancy is considered a high risk pregnancy due to associated adverse obstetric outcomes. The objective was to determine the prevalence, complications and the obstetric outcomes of twin deliveries in EKSUTH.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis of twin gestations managed at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti between January 2009 and December 2012 was done.

Pain perception among parturients at a University Teaching Hospital, South-Western Nigeria.

Introduction: Labour pain is a universal experience. Relief of labour pains and companionship in labour are important aspects of quality of care in labour.

Objectives: To evaluate perception of labour pains among parturients, their knowledge and awareness of pain relief during labour, the types of obstetric analgesia available and the outcome of their labour at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.