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Disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth in a low-income country by Okafor, Innocent I, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Obi, Samuel N

“…Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence and pattern of disrespectful and abusive care during facility-based childbirth in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria…”
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Methods used in prevalence studies of disrespect and abuse during facility based childbirth: lessons learned by Sando, David, Abuya, Timothy, Asefa, Anteneh, Banks, Kathleen P, Freedman, Lynn P, Kujawski, Stephanie, Markovitz, Amanda, Ndwiga, Charity, Ramsey, Kate, Ratcliffe, Hannah, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Warren, Charlotte E, Jolivet, R Rima

“…Several recent studies have attempted to measure the prevalence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) of women during childbirth in health facilities. Variations in…”
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Prophylactic tranexamic acid for reducing intraoperative blood loss during cesarean section in women at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A double-blind placebo randomized controlled trial by Ortuanya, Kelvin E, Eleje, George U, Ezugwu, Frank O, Odugu, Boniface U, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Eke, Ahizechukwu C, Awkadigwe, Fredrick I, Ezenwaeze, Malachy N, Ofor, Ifeanyichukwu J, Okafor, Chidinma C, Okafor, Chigozie G

“…Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal mortality especially in developing countries. The majority of previous trials on the effectiveness of…”
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Response to Letter to ‘Effectiveness of antenatal perineal massage in reducing perineal trauma and postpartum morbidities: A randomized controlled trial’ by Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Iferikigwe, Eric S., Obi, Samuel N., Eleje, George U., Ozumba, Benjamin C.

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A randomized clinical trial of Premaquick biomarkers versus transvaginal cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant women by Okafor, Chigozie G, Eleje, George U, Adinma, Joseph I, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Umeh, Eric O, Okafor, Chisolum O, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Ugboaja, Joseph O, Nwosu, Betrand O, Ezeama, Chukwuemeka O, Udigwe, Gerald O, Okoro, Chukwuemeka C, Egeonu, Richard O, Ezema, Evaristus C, Umeononihu, Osita S, Okpala, Boniface C, Okafor, Chidinma C, Ofojebe, Chukwuemeka J, Ilika, Chito P, Oguejiofor, Charlotte B, Ogabido, Chukwudi A, Umeokafor, Chijioke C, James, John E, Obiagwu, Hillary I, Okafor, Lazarus U, Obidike, Afam B, Okam, Princeston C, Okeke, Kenneth N, Inya, Anselem O, Njoku, Tobechi K, Eleje, Lydia I

“…Objectives: To compare Premaquick biomarkers (combined insulin-like growth-factor binding protein 1 and interleukin-6) and cervical length measurement via…”
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Premaquick© versus modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term: A double‐blind randomized trial by Eleje, George U., Ezugwu, Euzebus C., Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Ezebialu, Ifeanyichukwu U., Eleje, Lydia I., Ojiegbe, Nnabuike O., Ajah, Leonard O., Obiora, Chukwudi C., Egeonu, Richard O., Okafor, Chigozie G., Enyinna, Perpetua K., Egede, John O., Ugochukwu, Nzubechukwu J., Asiegbu, Amarachukwu C., Ikechebelu, Joseph I.

“…Aim To test whether Premaquick biomarkers were superior to modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term. Methods A multicenter,…”
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Antivirals for prevention of hepatitis B virus mother-to-child transmission in human immunodeficiency virus positive pregnant women co-infected with hepatitis B virus by Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Eleje, George U, Ugwu, Angela O, Nwagha, Uchenna I, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Umeh, Uchenna A, Okafor, Henrietta U

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection promotes an aggressive disease course of HBV infection. In the only available…”
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Multidisciplinary approach to obstetric disseminated intravascular coagulopathy management in low‐income country: A survey by Nwagha, Theresa U., Okoye, Helen C., Ugwu, Angela O., Duru, Augustine N., Menuba, Ifeanyi E., Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Ezebialu, Ifeanyichukwu U., Ugwu, Aloysius O., Eze, Stephen C.

“…Objective To assess the uptake of a multidisciplinary team approach in obstetric disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) management in a low‐ to…”
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Risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations by Eleje, George U, Eke, Ahizechukwu C, Ezebialu, Ifeanyichukwu U, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Okonkwo, Onyinye O

“…The presence of deleterious mutations in breast cancer 1 gene (BRCA1) or breast cancer 2 gene (BRCA2) significantly increases the risk of developing some…”
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Perspectives of Rural Older Women on the Determinants of Successful Ageing in Southeast Nigeria by Okolie, Tochukwu J., Ekoh, Prince C., Onuh, Samuel C., Ugwu, Emmanuel O.

“…As the global population of older persons continues to increase, the need for improved quality of life and increased life satisfaction has made successful…”
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Effects of speculum lubrication on cervical smears for cervical cancer screening: A double blind randomized clinical trial by Ilika, Chito P, Eleje, George U, Chiemeka, Michael E, Ilika, Frances N, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Ilika, Valentine C, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Ofor, Ifeanyichukwu J, Ogelle, Onyecherelam M, Umeononihu, Osita S, Mamah, Johnbosco E, Olisa, Chinedu L, Ezeigwe, Chijioke O, Nwankwo, Malarchy E, Ofojebe, Chukwuemeka J, Okafor, Chidinma C, Ekwebene, Onyeka C, Nnabuchi, Obinna K, Okafor, Chigozie G

“…Speculum lubrication may help to reduce the pain experienced during Pap-smear collection and hence increase uptake of cervical cancer screening and repeat…”
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Depression, anxiety, and stress and adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with history of recurrent pregnancy loss in Nigeria by Eleje, George U, Oguejiofor, Charlotte B, Oriji, Sunday O, Ekwuazi, Kingsley E, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Igbodike, Emeka P, Malachy, Divinefavour E, Nwankwo, Ekeuda U, Onah, Christian E, Ugboaja, Joseph O, Ikechebelu, Joseph I, Nwagha, Uchenna I

“…Objective The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether pregnant women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) are more likely to…”
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Randomized control trial on effectiveness and safety of direct trocar versus Veress needle entry techniques in obese women during diagnostic laparoscopy by Ikechebelu, Joseph I., Eleje, George U., Joe-Ikechebelu, Ngozi N., Okafor, Chidimma Donatus, Okpala, Boniface Chukwuneme, Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Nwachukwu, Cyril Emeka, Okoro, Chukwuemeka C., Okam, Princeston C.

“…Purpose To determine the benefits and safety of direct trocar insertion versus Veress needle technique in obese women undertaking diagnostic laparoscopy…”
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Diagnostic value of Chorioquick for detecting chorioamnionitis in women with premature rupture of membranes by Eleje, George U., Ukah, Cornelius O., Onyiaorah, Igwebuike V., Ezugwu, Euzebus C., Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Ohayi, Samuel R., Eleje, Lydia I., Egeonu, Richard O., Ezebialu, Ifeanyichukwu U., Obiora, Chukwudi C., Enebe, Joseph T., Ajah, Leonard O., Okafor, Chigozie G., Okoro, Chukwuemeka C., Asogwa, Augustine O., Ogbuokiri, Doris K., Ikechebelu, Joseph I., Eke, Ahizechukwu C.

“…Objective To determine the accuracy of a semi‐quantitative interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) vaginal secretion rapid test (Chorioquick) for detecting chorioamnionitis in…”
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Determinants of birth preparedness and complication readiness: A cross-sectional study of parturient in a tertiary health institution in South-East Nigeria by Iloghalu, Emeka I, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Obi, Samuel N

“…Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a strategy with specific interventions to reduce pregnancy related morbidity and mortality. The study…”
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Renal Biomarkers in Pre-Eclampsia and their Associations with Severity of Pre-Eclampsia by Ezechukwu, Paschalina C., Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Obi, Samuel N., Eleje, George U., Agu, Polycarp U., Iloghalu, Emeka I., Obioha, Kingsley C., Onwuka, Chidinma I., Ugwu, Angela O., Onodugo, Obinna D., Ozumba, Benjamin C.

“…Background: Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria and worldwide. It is not yet concluded as to…”
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Contraceptive use among HIV-positive women in Enugu, southeast Nigeria by Ezugwu, Euzebus C., Nkwo, Peter O., Agu, Polycap U., Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Asogwa, Augustine O.

“…Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence and pattern of, and factors associated with, contraceptive usage among HIV-positive women in Enugu, southeastern…”
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Prevalence, outcomes, and predictors of antepartum hemorrhage due to placenta previa in Nigeria by Nnagbo, Johnpaul E, Eze, Matthew I, Ezugworie, Joseph O, Ugwu, George O, Iloghalu, Emeka I, Ezenkwele, Eziamaka P, Onwudiwe, Elija N, Okoro, Onyemaechi S, Ajah, Leonard O, Izuka, Emmanuel O, Adiri, Charles O, Nkwo, Peter O, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Iyoke, Chukwuemeka A, Ezugwu, Euzebus C, Agu, Polycarp U

“…Background: Despite the enormous burden of antepartum hemorrhage (APH) due to placental previa, there are not much recent data on prevalence, outcomes, and…”
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Clinical management and therapeutic outcome of infertile couples in southeast Nigeria by Menuba, Ifeanyi E, Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Obi, Samuel N, Lawani, Lucky O, Onwuka, Chidinma I

“…Infertility is highly prevalent in Nigeria and most infertile couples in southeast Nigeria are offered conventional forms of treatment, which consist mainly of…”
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Malaria and anaemia in pregnancy: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in rural communities of Southeastern Nigeria by Ugwu, Emmanuel O., Dim, Cyril C., Uzochukwu, Benjamin S., Iloghalu, Emeka I., Ugwu, Angela O.

“…Background Several strategies are used in the care of pregnant women accessing antenatal care in primary health centres in Nigeria, with the aim of reducing…”
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