A5012605326- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
University of Maiduguri
2012-2025
Federal Medical Centre
2010-2024
College of Medical Sciences
2024
World Health Organization
2017
Madonna University
2010
To investigate the burden and causes of life-threatening maternal complications quality emergency obstetric care in Nigerian public tertiary hospitals.Nationwide cross-sectional study.Forty-two hospitals.Women admitted for pregnancy, childbirth puerperal complications.All cases severe outcome (SMO: near-miss or death) were prospectively identified using WHO criteria over a 1-year period.Incidence SMO, health service events, case fatality rate, mortality index (% death/SMO).Participating...
Objective : To determine the trend and indications for use of caesarean delivery in our environment. Method A retrospective review sections performed at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital from January 2000 to December 2005 inclusive. Results During study period, there were 10,097 deliveries 1192 giving a section rate 11.8%. The major maternal cephalopelvic disproportion (15.5%), previous (14.7%), eclampsia (7.2%), failed induction labor (5.5%), placenta previa (5.1%). Fetal distress...
Objective: To look at the trends in maternal mortality our institution over 5 years. Methods: Records of 112 deaths were retrospectively reviewed to determine and likely direct cause each death study period. Results: There a total deaths, while 3931 deliveries conducted 5-year The ratio (MMR) was 2849/100,000 deliveries. highest MMR 6234/100,000 observed 2003, with remarkable decline 1837/100,000 2007. Eclampsia consistently remained leading cause, accounting for 46.4% followed by sepsis...
Grand multiparity has been described as an independent risk factor for a variety of obstetric complications, especially in developing countries with inadequate health facilities. This case control study compares the pregnancy outcomes grand multiparas that at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital over period 1 year. The labour ward records and patients' notes were used to extract information. Multivariate analysis created model adverse factors independently associated after confounding...
Most of the adverse effects malaria in pregnancy on fetus are usually as a consequence placental (PM). This study was conducted with objective determining prevalence, risk factors and outcome PM. A cross-sectional 437 pregnant women who delivered at UMTH, Maiduguri between 24 July 2007 12 January 2008. Placental histology done for parasite. Maternal packed cell volume thick blood films were studied parasite maternal peripheral cord blood/heel prick their babies. The prevalence PM 33.9%...
Background: Abdominal myomectomy is a common modality of treatment for large and symptomatic uterine fibroid in women who wish to retain their fertility. Though frequently performed the procedure may still be associated with complications. Materials Methods: A retrospective review all patients had abdominal from January 1999 December 2008 at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Information on Sociodemographic characteristics, indication myomectomy, size, pre post operative packed cell...
( BJOG. 2016;123:928–938) Achieving the fifth Millennium Development Goal (MDG-5) to reduce maternal mortality rates is a challenge in some low-income countries due lack of reliable data evaluate progress and guide appropriate actions. The aim this study, Nigeria Near-miss Maternal Death Survey, was determine burden death near-miss occurrences through surveillance collection life-threatening complications or severe outcomes (SMO) from Nigerian public tertiary hospitals.
Purpose: Sexual assault is a violent crime against both the individual and society but largely underreported. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence nature sexual among female students in University Maiduguri. Methods: A crossectional descriptive using close ended, self –administered questionnaire administered tertiary institution Maiduguri used survey 400 Results: Most respondents were single 349 (87.3%) age range 20-24 {202 (50.5%)}. 205 (51.3%) them reported have...
Background: Placenta Praevia (PP), a placenta that is implanted in the lower uterine segment has potential to cause severe obstetric complications including foetal death. Objective: To determine factors associated with poor outcomes patients praevia. Method: A retrospective review of outcome all cases PP managed at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital over 10 years (2011 2021).Chi-square test or Fixer exact as appropriate were used development outcome. P-value < 0.05 was consider...
Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy is responsible for various adverse maternal and birth outcomes. The emerging resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) raises important concerns about its use intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) Africa. This trial aimed assess the efficacy safety of IPTp with dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine (DP) as an alternative SP. Results double-blind, randomized, controlled superiority was conducted between July 2020 June 2021. A total 250 women were...
Purpose: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and provision of emergency contraception among health professional’s (physicians, pharmacist nurse/midwives) in Borno State northern Nigeria. Methods: A validated self administered questionnaires issued to randomly selected physicians, nurses/midwives. The questionnaire enquired about contraception. Results: Overall awareness is 80.6% professionals, but was lower nurse/midwives (69.8%). various methods contraceptives poor, with only 97 (49.5%)...
Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) is an acceptable option for delivery in a woman with one prior lower segment (CS) and the absence of obvious contraindication to vaginal delivery. This was cross sectional study that sought explore preferred mode (VBAC or CS) cohort post operative patients had primary CS reason such preference using self administered, structured pretested questionnaire. The conducted between 1st January, 2013 30th November, consenting women were recruited...