83 research outputs found
Perception and Practice of Emergency Contraception by Post-Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria
No full textA survey of 1500 students in post-secondary institutions in south west Nigeria showed that the concept of emergency contraception (EC) was well known. Respectively, 32.4%, 20.4% and 19.8% knew that combined pills, progesterone only pills and intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) were usable for EC, while 56.7% mentioned the use of traditional methods. Only 11.8% had ever used either pills or IUCD and 10.7% had used a traditional method. Few students (11.5% and 2.3% respectively) knew the correct timing of EC pills and IUCD. The respondents reported varying circumstances under which EC was indicated but the majority cited condom breakage and sexual assault. The popular media represent the commonest source of information while hospitals/clinics were the commonest sources of procurement. About 37% of the respondents planned to use EC in future while 58% would not and 4.7% were uncertain. Reasons for these responses were explored. (Afr J Reprod Health 2000; 4 [1]: 56-65) Key Words: Perception, practice, emergency contraception, students, Nigeri
Factors associated with the compliance of recommended first postnatal care services utilization among reproductive age women in Benin Republic: an analysis of 2011/2012 BDHS data
No full textBackground: High maternal and neonatal mortality persist in Benin republic. Rates of decline are slow and factors influencing PNC services utilization are not well known. This study aims to assess factors associated with PNC services utilization among mothers and their newborns with special focus on the recommendation 2 of WHO guidelines on postnatal care of the mother and the newborn.Methods: This study analysed Benin’s 2011/2012 DHS data. A total of 16,599 women were interviewed where 8,275 eligible for the present study. Multinomial logistic regression was applied.Results: While 68.42% of mothers and their newborns received at least one PNC visit over postnatal period, the percent of newborns and their mothers with appropriate first PNC check-up was low, 19.95%. Factors explaining PNC uptake were place of residence, ethnic group, occupation, ANC attendance, place of delivery, baby birth size, household wealth status, mass media use, and to a lesser extent education attainment. Accessibility, number of living children followed by the birth order number, and desire for pregnancy appeared to be specific determinants to appropriate first PNC check-up. Mothers who attended more frequently ANC services were more likely to receive PNC check-ups. Mothers who delivered at private health facility were more likely to receive PNC check-ups.Conclusions: To increase the achievement of the recommended WHO PNC frequency, there is a need to: address unmet needs for Family Planning in Benin; to expend health education and counselling to encourage ANC attendance supervise by skilled personnel.</jats:p
On the estimation of the black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapillus) territory density using geographic information systems technology, 1996
No full textThis study is based on a 1994 survey of the nesting and territory preferences of the black-capped vireo, a small migratory songbird, within Fort Hood, Texas. By Federal Government Order 51 FR 44808-44812 of 1987 (Tazik et al., 1992), these birds were declared an endangered species based on a series of studies by J. D. Cornelius in 1985 and 1986 (Tazik et al., 1993). In this study, it has been shown that the vireo nesting and territory preferences are not uniform across Fort Hood installation grounds, rather the preference is towards the north to northwest. The vegetation in this region consists of oak woodlands, with grassy undergrowth; the elevation is at most 260 meters above sea level; and the geology yields loose and chalky limestone. In addition, the territory intensity, ?ij(s), for each point s(x,y) in the ijth grid cell on the military installation, has been estimated. For each such grid cell, the probability of a successful territory is given by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) raster color maps of territory distribution of the vireo have been produced. These maps were overlaid on the slope, aspect, soils, elevation, vegetation, and military activities coverages. With the density estimate of nesting success and the GIS maps, territory position preferences were identified, thus, helping in the Land Management Plan for the preservation of the black-capped vireo on the Fort Hood Military Installation
An Investigation Into Thermal Comfort In Residential Buildings In The Hot Humid Climate Of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Field Study In Abuja-Nigeria
No full textA field study was conducted to understand the real and preferred conditions of thermal comfort in low-income residential buildings in Abuja, Nigeria. Knowing the temperatures people are experiencing in their houses and the limits which residents can tolerate is a first step to proffer passive solutions to reduce discomfort. During the study, 40 people responded to a post occupancy questionnaire and two households were issued a comfort survey questionnaire. Physical measurements were taken simultaneously during the comfort survey in both an air-conditioned and naturally ventilated residential building. The ASHRAE and air flow sensation scale were chosen as voting scales. The results from this study show that during the monitoring period the average and maximum temperatures in an air conditioned residential building were 31°C and 34°C; and 33°C and 36°C for natural ventilated buildings in Abuja. This compares with the external average and maximum air temperatures of 31°C and 39°C
Reproductive Tract Infections in Nigeria: Challenges for a Fragile Health Infrastructure
No full textGender-Based Violence among Married Women in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
No full textGender-based violence is one of the major public health problems in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the perception and attitude of the community towards gender-based violence among married women in Northwest Ethiopia. A qualitative study was conducted using the purposive sampling technique for the three focus group discussions and ten in-depth interviews among married women. Data was analyzed thematically using version 3.4 of the Open Code Software. Most of the participants perceived that gender-based violence was acceptable in the community, violent acts needed to be considerably tolerated rather than condemned. Additionally, participants perceived that the consequences of gender-based violence were mild, and its elimination was difficult. Domestic violence was found to be common, marital rape was not clearly understood, and there was no tendency to disapprove it. This study revealed that the attitude of people and traditional norms played the major role in determining the acceptability of gender-based violence on married women. Increasing awareness on the consequences of gender-based violence, strengthening of women empowerment, involving different stakeholders on the provision of education, amending and enforcing the existing laws, and providing professional help to stop or reduce violence against women are recommended
Gender-Based Violence among Married Women in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
No full textGender-based violence is one of the major public health problems in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the perception and attitude of the community towards gender-based violence among married women in Northwest Ethiopia. A qualitative study was conducted using the purposive sampling technique for the three focus group discussions and ten in-depth interviews among married women. Data was analyzed thematically using version 3.4 of the Open Code Software. Most of the participants perceived that gender-based violence was acceptable in the community, violent acts needed to be considerably tolerated rather than condemned. Additionally, participants perceived that the consequences of gender-based violence were mild, and its elimination was difficult. Domestic violence was found to be common, marital rape was not clearly understood, and there was no tendency to disapprove it. This study revealed that the attitude of people and traditional norms played the major role in determining the acceptability of gender-based violence on married women. Increasing awareness on the consequences of gender-based violence, strengthening of women empowerment, involving different stakeholders on the provision of education, amending and enforcing the existing laws, and providing professional help to stop or reduce violence against women are recommended. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[4]: 102-109).Keywords: Gender-based violence, attitude, cultural norms, domestic violence, sexual coercion, rap
Management Outcome in Patients with Acquired Gynaetresia in Ibadan
No full textContext: In marriage, great importance is placed on a satisfactory sexual life and child bearing. Whereas companionship is the primary purpose of marriage in many western societies, here in Nigeria procreation is the central issue in marriage. Acquired gynaetresia is commonly associated with infertility in tropical Africa.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of acquired gynaetresia in our gynaecological practice and assess the outcome of its management.
Study Design: A retrospective analysis of patients presenting with acquired gynaetresia between January 1984 and December 1998, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Main Outcome Measures: The relative proportion of cases of acquired gynaetresia compared to the total number of the gynaecological cases seen during the study period. The definitive treatment modalities employed, treatment outcome and the complications encountered.
Result: Acquired gynaetresia accounted for 0.52% of all major gynaecological admissions during the study period. The patients' ages ranged from 5 to 54 years. Chemical vaginitis from pessary insertion into the vagina was the commonest aetiological factor, followed by complications of female genital mutilation. The 2-stage vaginoplasty (Mcindoe's Operation) was the most commonly employed procedure to restore vaginal patency. Post-operative morbidity was low. Pregnancy was recorded in 5 patients during the follow-up period.
Conclusion: Acquired gynaetresia contributes significantly to reproductive health morbidity in the developing world, often resulting from ignorance and harmful traditional practices. Public health education and wide spread enlightenment of the populace to eliminate the preventable causes is suggested, to reduce the burden of acquired gynaetresia in contemporary gynaecological practice.
(Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001, 18(1): 12-15
Factors behind Institutional Delivery Preference in the Republic of Benin: An Analysis of 2011-2012 Benin Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) data
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