Publications by authors named "Zakari Muhammad"
Background: Induction of labor (IOL) is an artificial initiation of labor before its spontaneous onset for the purpose of delivery of the fetoplacental unit. Many factors are associated with its success in postdatism.
Objective: To compare the induction delivery intervals using transcervical Foley catheter plus oxytocin and vaginal misoprostol, and to identify the factors associated with successful induction among postdate singleton multiparae.
Background: Post-Caesarean section pain is complex in nature, requiring a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Effective management of postoperative pain will reduce postoperative morbidity, hospital stay and cost. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical effectiveness and adverse effects of a combination of non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor (Diclofenac sodium 50 mg) and opioid (Pentazocine 60 mg) to opiod only (Pentazocine 60 mg) for pain management after Caesarean section (CS) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Gynecologists being the primary care physicians and advocates for women sexual and reproductive health are critical in delivering messages on effective intervention to prevent heterosexual HIV transmission. Their knowledge and opinions on the effectiveness of HIV prevention technologies may influence the acceptance and use of these technologies among women at risk.
Methods: A cross sectional survey was self-administered to Nigerian gynecologist attending an Annual Scientific conference; "Kanon Dabo" between November 17 and 21, 2009, in Kano, Nigeria.