Objectives . This study was aimed at determining the knowledge and acceptability of HPV vaccine among women attending gynaecology clinics Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Methods a descriptive cross-sectional involving 148 consecutively selected clinic LUTH. Relevant information obtained from these using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data analysed then presented by simple statistics tables charts. Chi-square were used to test association between sociodemographical...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cause of cervical cancer which the second-most common among women worldwide. HPV vaccination primary prevention to reduce occurrence cancer. This study assessed knowledge, attitude and uptake vaccine female undergraduates in Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are of public health importance as over 1 million STIs acquired daily worldwide. One-third the new cases curable affect younger persons aged less than 25 years. can lead to severe complications beyond immediate impact such. Aim: This study assessed knowledge of, attitude towards and preventive practices STI among young unmarried in Surulere local government area (LGA) Lagos State, Nigeria. Setting: The was conducted LGA, Nigeria, between...

In Nigeria, about 150000 babies are born annually with sickle cell disease (SCD), and this figure has been estimated to increase by 100% the year 2050 without effective sustainable control strategies. Despite high prevalence, newborn screening for SCD which allows early prophylactic treatment, education of parents/guardians comprehensive management is not yet available. This study explored a strategy in infancy during first second immunization visits, determined feasibility acceptability...

Introduction: trace elements although present in minute quantities human blood, they play a vital role many biochemical enzymatic reactions and have been examined critically as potential key factor various diseases including cancers. This study was aimed to determine the association between serum levels of invasive cancer cervix.

Preeclampsia is a syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and/or organ dysfunction. CA125 an antigenic determinant recognized the murine monoclonal antibody OC125 quantified radioimmunoassay. Its role in obstetrics yet to be fully understood as most clinical trials advocating its uses are widely experimental nature and unacknowledged.This study was done assess relationship between serum concentration normal pregnancies those complicated with preeclampsia.A...

There is increasing evidence of an association between early term birth and adverse neonatal outcomes. However, there a paucity data on the true outcomes following deliveries in lower-income countries, including Nigeria.

Objective: This study was done to assess the relationship between maternal serum IL-6 levels and fetomaternal outcome following PPROM.Methodology: a prospective cohort comprising 45 cases of PPROM controls similar age, parity, gestational age. Five milliliters collected after obtaining informed consent. They were followed up till delivery records neonatal outcomes obtained. Serum determined by standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]. patients categorized into two groups using...

Nigeria has one of the lowest antenatal care (ANC) utilization rates compared to other low- and middle-income nations. In order ensure a positive pregnant experience, World Health Organization recommends at least eight ANC visits during pregnancy. This study intends examine impact mobile phone-based voice message intervention on use in Lagos, Nigeria.In this cluster-randomized experiment, primary healthcare centres were divided into five control groups using multistage simple random...

Background: An advanced abdominal pregnancy with a live fetus is very rare event only few cases reported in the literature. This kind of associated significantly high maternal and perinatal mortality. Case: A 40-year-old woman, para 4, an intra-abdominal was managed conservatively up to 34 weeks gestation, when she delivered via laparotomy. Results: Subsequently, both mother her infant had favorable fetal outcomes. Conclusions: case highlight its successful outcome despite difficulties...

Abstract Background: A third of pregnant women in Nigeria do not attend Antenatal care, hence this quasi-experimental study was carried out within 500 consenting the 5 administrative zones Lagos to determine association between Mhealth services and utilization antenatal skilled delivery amongst Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Methods: Participants were divided into an intervention (who received voice messages) a control arm (did receive messages). Ownership mobile phone willingness participate...

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization of the genital tract is often asymptomatic yet associated with increased risks maternal and neonatal morbidity especially amongst women living HIV infection. The objectives this study were to determine prevalence GBS in infection antibiotic susceptibility tract.This cross-sectional recruited 244 pregnant (122 122 HIV-uninfected women) between 35 37 weeks gestation. was determined by collecting lower vaginal anal swabs at recruitment. Swabs cultured...