Background: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle and the connective tissue of the uterus affecting reproductive age women. Many treatment options for uterine fibroids abound. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of uterine fibroids, as well as their cli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1114
Aim: This study assessed the dietary patterns, anthropometric status, and health behaviors of non-pregnant mothers attending General Hospital Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2024 to January 2025, involving 120 non-pregnant m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1113
Background: Menarche represents a significant psychological, social, and behavioral transition for an adolescent girl as she moves from girlhood to womanhood. Despite its importance, menstrual hygiene is often neglected. Adolescence, define as the period between age 12 and 18 for...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1112
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) has been increasingly reported, with its underlying mechanisms linked to cell proliferation and apoptosis. This study assessed the expression of anti-apoptotic marker (Bcl-2) and proliferative marker Ki-67 in cyclical and abnormal endom...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1111
Background: Urine cytology is a diagnostic method that aids in identifying various types of pathological abnormalities within the urinary system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of urine cytology in identifying cytological abnormalities in women experienci...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1110
Olalekan Oladipupo ROSIJI, Callistus Obinna Elegbua, Emmanuel Adeola Adekanye, Adebayo Augustine ADENIYI, Babatunde Olaniyi ROSIJI, Adewale Amerijoye, Fatai Lawal, Mathew Olumide ADEBISI & Babatunde Aderukuola·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2024
Background: Active management of labour is aimed at reducing the duration of labour without adverse effects on the mother and the foetus. The cervix consists majorly of fibrous tissues and smooth muscles with a rich supply of autonomic nerves which may play a role in cervical dil...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1109
Background: This study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of HIV infection among persons attending healthcare facilities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The ascertainment of prevalence of HIV infections is important in the formulation of policies and strategies,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1108
Aim: This study assess the implicated causes of maternal mortality in some rural communities in Bayelsa state. Communities visited having health facilities with existing records of maternal mortality from 2018-2023 include both public and private health / hospitals and TBAs centr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1107
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between Muslim women's fasting status during pregnancy and their perceptions of health. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The study was carried out on 250 pregnant women in a state hospita...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1106
Background: Management of pain postoperatively is a dilemma to the surgeons and anaesthetists. Intravenous ascorbic acid with its antinociceptive and neuromodulatory properties has been found to be an effective adjuvant to multimodal analgesia regimen in reducing the demand for r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1105
High-risk pregnancies present a significant challenge in obstetric care due to their association with adverse maternal outcomes, including increased morbidity and mortality. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of various intervention strategies employed in high-risk pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1104
Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse, affects approximately 15% of couples globally and has profound psychological impacts. This literature review explores the multifaceted emotional and relational consequences of i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1103
Background: Sexual attitudes and functions during pregnancy are significant aspects of reproductive health, yet often under-researched, particularly in diverse cultural contexts such as Southeast Nigeria. Objective: To assess sexual attitudes and sexual functions during pregnancy...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1102
Oluwole A. Ayodeji, Sunusi Rimi Garba, Aloy Okechukwu Ugwu, Sunday Isaac Omisakin, Chioma Ethel Obodo, Adebayo Awoniyi, Adefemi Ayodeji Kayode, Chidinma Magnus Nwogu & Ijeoma Chinenye Ohagwu·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2024
Background: Considering the high rate of maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria, effort is shifting towards preventive measures. Also, with the epidemic of obesity worldwide and the increase in maternal pre-pregnancy weight, it becomes important to find out how maternal weight...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1101
Aims: To compare the maternal health care services utilization among teenage mothers (TM) and non-teenage mothers (NTM) using the National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey (NARHS) Plus data. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the 2007 Nati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i1100