A5011594818- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Malaria Research and Control
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Sex work and related issues
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
University of Oxford
2023-2024
Federal Medical Centre
2024
University of Maiduguri
2012-2023
Gombe State University
2021-2023
Federal Medical Centre
2023
Aga Khan University
2022
Lurie Children's Hospital
2022
Bayero University Kano
2022
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2022
Africa Center
2022
Detailed information about the association of COVID-19 with outcomes in pregnant individuals compared not-infected is much needed.
(Abstracted from JAMA Pediatr 2021;175:817–826) At the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, extent risks a COVID infection during pregnancy were unknown. During start there only few studies published comparing outcomes between pregnant women with and without infections.
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: The Kanuri tribe is found in the Lake Chad basin. However, majority of lives Borno State, Nigeria. Before this study was undertaken, factors related to fertility decisions among were not known. Objectives: This aimed at describing and documenting sociocultural affecting tribe. Method: applied qualitative research method. In-depth interviews focus-group discussions used as data collection methods. Analysis done manually.Results: Children highly valued desired irrespective their...
Background: Abdominal myomectomy remains the mainstay of surgical management uterine fibroids in our environment. However, its benefit women aged 40 years and above debatable. Materials Methods: An 11-year prospective study was conducted involving 98 women, above, who had abdominal for treatment fibroid at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri. They were followed up regularly 1-6 to detect conception, resolution symptoms obstetrics performance. Data analyzed using SPSS version...
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...
Objective: To study the determinants of neonatal survival and outcome preterm deliveries at Department Obstetrics Gynaecology, University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria.Materials Methods: A retrospective case-control women who had delivery (PTD) UMTH, from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 was conducted. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, antenatal care treatment, Apgar score, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)...
Introduction: Obstructed labor is a common cause of feto-maternal morbidity and mortality in Maiduguri, Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, causes, risk factors, outcome obstructed at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Materials Methods: was retrospective observational all cases managed from January 2012 December 2014 UMTH, For each case, next woman who delivered without obstruction used as control. Data were analyzed for sociodemographic variables, labor,...
This study was aimed at finding the attitude of Nigerian women to contraceptive use by their male partners. A total 417 received questionnaire; 71% these were sexually active and 34.8% not aware any method. Only 1.7% reported regular condoms spouses, however this significantly higher if better educated. Most had a positive as 54% (225/417) them showed preference dependant contraceptives in relationship. However, only 32.3% (135/417) ever-requested spouse condom just 18.5% (25/135) such...
( Lancet . 2023;401:447–457) In 2021, COVID-19 during pregnancy was reported to be associated with an increased risk of maternal and neonatal outcomes. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has undergone genetic mutations since then the subsequent impact omicron variant on health wasunknown. This study aimed analyze effects perinatal outcomes as well vaccine efficacy.
Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF), an abnormal communication between the vagina and urinary bladder, leads to continuous leakage of urine that is not just a severe medical problem but great social...
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, including intrauterine contraceptives and subdermal implants, are some of the most effective contraceptive methods available. They known to be convenience, cost suitable for many women. The study aims determine trends uptake long acting in University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, assess characteristics acceptors identify reason discontinuation methods. A 5 years retrospective was conducted at family planning clinic Hospital from...
Pregnancy is a period of heightened calcium demand necessary for the optimum growth and development fetus placenta. Women with low intake may manifest hypocalcemia in pregnancy.The aim this study was to determine prevalence risk factors among pregnant non-pregnant women Maiduguri, Nigeria.A comparative cross-sectional conducted at University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, from 1st January 2017 31st December 2018. For each patient, sociodemographic clinical characteristics were noted. Serum...