Background: Early antenatal care is an important entry point for maternal health services; however, improvements in coverage may not be equally distributed across population groups and countries. This study examined temporal patterns, socioeconomic disparities and cross-country h...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1176
Striae gravidarum are common cutaneous changes of pregnancy and usually present as linear atrophic scars over areas exposed to progressive skin stretching. Ulceration within striae gravidarum is rare, particularly in the absence of systemic illness or documented corticosteroid ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1174
This study assessed the knowledge and utilisation of antenatal healthcare services among women of childbearing age in Obingwa Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, with 384 respondents selected through a multistage sampling tec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1175
Background: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare but serious neurovascular emergency with a higher incidence in young women, particularly during pregnancy and the puerperium, and with markedly higher rates reported in developing countries such as India due to prevent...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1173
Background: Unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain important public health concerns among women of reproductive age in Nigeria. The female condom is a dual-protection method intended to reduce the risk of both unintended pregnancy and STIs when u...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1172
Background: Acute urinary retention in women is an uncommon urological emergency, and uterine fibroids are a rare but important obstructive cause. Large or impacted fibroids may compress the bladder neck and proximal urethra, leading to bladder outlet obstruction and urinary rete...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1171
Background: Uterine rupture is a rare but life-threatening obstetric emergency characterized by complete separation of the uterine wall, with risk factors including uterine scarring, trauma, multiparity, obstructed labour, and excessive use of uterotonic agents. Aim: Uterine rupt...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1170
Background: Pregnancy is often shaped by culturally transmitted superstitious beliefs that may influence maternal health behaviours and outcomes. In many communities, these beliefs persist alongside modern healthcare and may contribute to nutritional restrictions and delayed care...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1169
Hani Raka Karrar, Mahmoud Ismail Nouh, Rehab Salah Aldin Alhendi, Salma Baghdadi, Amany Shaltout, Amal Alahmad, Hala AlButi, Naila Aljahdali, Naif S. Abu Sharhah & Nada J. Alnour·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2026
IVF (in vitro fertilization) changed completely the landscape of reproductive medicine, including all of that completely, particularly in Saudi Arabia, for which it has been a scientific invention and a cultural sensation. This article describes the history of IVF techniques in S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1168
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common concern among adolescent girls, often affecting daily activities and quality of life, with non-pharmacological management serving as a safe and accessible approach. (Ingham S A et al 2024) Assessing the effectiveness of a self-instructional mo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1167
Background: Infertility remains a major reproductive health concern in Nigeria, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) is increasingly considered by couples who have not achieved conception through conventional treatments. However, decisions to use IVF are shaped by multiple interactin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1166
Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a radiologic modality widely used for investigations in infertility evaluation and preoperative planning for gynecologic surgeries. It is relatively cheap, making it more affordable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), like in Su...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1165
Background: Access to accurate health information is a critical determinant of positive maternal outcomes. In Nigeria, where maternal mortality remains high, understanding how pregnant women seek information within the primary healthcare system is essential for designing effectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1164
Background: Pregnancy apps are especially popular among expectant mothers due to their ease of access, user-centered designs, and ability to deliver personalized health information. Pregnancy mobile applications (apps) offer a promising avenue to enhance maternal health education...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1163
Background: Female condoms prevent both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In Nigeria, usage remains extremely low with only 5.5-8.9% reported using Female condoms. It is on this note that this research aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and fac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1161