Background and Aim: Undiagnosed spinal cord tumors may be underlying cause responsible for a fatal event of paraplegia post cesarean section following spinal anesthesia. Intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumors undergo expansion and acute cord compression due to hemorrhage, h...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1160
Background: Malaria during pregnancy remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with maternal anemia, adverse fetal outcomes, and immune alterations. Changes in leukocyte distribution reflect host immune responses and may provide insight into...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1159
The diagnosis of preeclampsia is clinical, with systolic and diastolic blood pressure being the primary criteria. Clinical chemistry and urinalysis are the most essential tools the medical team has to assess the severity of preeclampsia. Uric acid is the first parameter of clinic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1158
Background and Aim: Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during the first trimester and the incidence increases dramatically with assisted-reproductive technology (ART). It occurs when a fertilized ovum is embedded outside of the endometrial...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1157
The early postnatal care in the first 48 hours of childbirth is crucial in preventing maternal morbidity and death. However, worldwide evidence remains dominated by mean-based and binary analyses that do not account for instability in service coverage. This research aims to measu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1156
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Staphylococcus aureus are increasingly reported in Nigerian healthcare settings, with multidrug resistance (MDR) posing a major therapeutic challenge. The search for alternative antibacterial agents from medicinal plants has t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1155
Background: Ectopic pregnancy remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding how women perceive this condition is essential for strengthening prevention, early detection and timely care. This study assessed the k...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1154
Background: Early breastfeeding initiation is a WHO recommendation aimed at improving neonatal health outcomes. The study was conducted to explore the knowledge and attitudes of early initiation of breastfeeding among puerperal mothers in a Tertiary Hospital in Tamale. Methods: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1153
DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, Nouni Noula Armand J., DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, Manfouo Tandah I.T., DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH, KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE, Ifang Solomon Ndifon, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou & Ariane Ange Ghomsi Tadie·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2025
Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) encompasses diverse areas such as contraception, sexuality education, maternal health, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Adolescence, defined as the age group of 10 to 19 years, represents a cr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1152
Background: Ectopic pregnancy remains a significant cause of early maternal illness and death in low-resource settings, where challenges in timely diagnosis and proper treatment continue to limit outcomes. Understanding how healthcare practitioners manage ectopic pregnancies, as...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1151
Anaemia in pregnancy is a significant public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings. It commonly results from inadequate iron intake and other nutritional deficiencies, which impair the body’s ability to produce sufficient red blood cells to meet the increased dema...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1149
Aim: To present a rare case of ovarian ectopic pregnancy initially misdiagnosed as a tubal ectopic pregnancy and to highlight the importance of careful ultrasonographic assessment and intraoperative evaluation in establishing an accurate diagnosis. Case Presentation: A 33-year-ol...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1148
Background: Subcapsular hepatic hematoma in pregnancy is a rare complication, and it’s a life-threatening complication associated with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Subcapsular hepatic hematoma complicates approximately 1 in 40,000 and 1 in 250,000 pregnancies. Timely...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1147
Thankgod, Prince Ohaka, Ejikeme, Miracle Amarachi, Elekima, Ibioku, Oni, Emmanuel Sunday, Gilbert, Grace Ezra, Murray, Edesemi Rebeccah, Ohakwe, Bernadette Ngozi, Opuama, Young Moses & Nwogwu, Precious Ano·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2025
Background: Postinor-2 is a widely used oral emergency contraceptive that plays a crucial role in preventing unintended pregnancies among women of reproductive age. However, repeated use of Postinor-2 has been associated with toxicity and adverse effects on the female reproductiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1146
Hysterosalpingography (HSG), a radiologic procedure used to study the cavity of uterus and fallopian tubes is one of the oldest and most widely used imaging modalities in the evaluation of female infertility. Over time there have been discovery and application of more modern radi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1145