Publications by authors named "Richard A Offiong"
Background: Genital warts are important causes of morbidity and their prevalence and incidence can be used to evaluate the impact of HPV vaccination in a population.
Methods: We enrolled 1020 women in a prospective cohort study in Nigeria and followed them for a mean (SD) of 9 (4) months. Nurses conducted pelvic examinations and collected ectocervical samples for HPV testing.
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- The study investigated the reasons why participants dropped out of a research project involving 1,020 women in Nigeria, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data.
- It found that younger women and those who were HIV-negative were more likely to not return for follow-up, while older women and HIV-positive participants stayed more consistent.
- Key issues leading to dropout included high costs, misunderstandings about the study, unsatisfactory experiences, and difficulties in staying in touch with researchers, highlighting a need for better retention strategies.
Studies on twin pregnancy are uniquely important to Africa and particularly Nigeria where the highest incidence in the world exists. This study was designed to determine the trend, rate, and obstetric outcomes of twin deliveries in the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. This was a retrospective study of twin deliveries in the hospital over a period of 10 years.
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