Search Results - "Obi, Samuel N."

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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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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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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Treatment outcome of HIV-associated tuberculosis in a resource-poor setting by Ifebunandu, Ngozi A, Ukwaja, Kingsley N, Obi, Samuel N

“…Nigeria is among the countries with the world's highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, and HIV/TB co-infection is an important cause of mortality. We evaluate the…”
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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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Depression among Nigerian women following pregnancy loss by Obi, Samuel N, Onah, Hyacinth E, Okafor, Innocent I

“…Abstract Objective To determine the level of depression in Nigerian women following spontaneous pregnancy loss and the coping strategies used. Methods A…”
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Acceptability of artificial donor insemination among infertile couples in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria by Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Odoh, Godwin U, Obi, Samuel N, Ezugwu, Frank O

“…Male factor infertility presents one of the greatest challenges with respect to infertility treatment in Africa. Artificial insemination by donor semen (AID)…”
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Women's perception of accuracy of ultrasound dating in late pregnancy: a challenge to prevention of prolonged pregnancy in a resource-poor Nigerian setting by Ugwu, Emmanuel O, Odoh, Godwin U, Dim, Cyril C, Obi, Samuel N, Ezugwu, Euzebus C, Okafor, Innocent I

“…Expected date of delivery (EDD) is estimated from the last menstrual period (LMP) or ultrasound scan. Conflicts between these estimates especially on the part…”
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Consequences of HIV testing without consent by Obi, Samuel N, Ifebunandu, Ngozi A

“…The objective of this study is to explore the HIV-infected individuals' experience with HIV testing, counselling, disclosure of diagnosis and subsequent life…”
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Association between multiple antenatal registration and pregnancy outcome in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria by Iloghalu, Emeka, Ugwu, Emmanuel, Udealor, Peter, Obi, Samuel

“…Background: The benefit of multiple antenatal registration for a current pregnancy is not proven with respect to pregnancy outcome. Aim: The aim of this study…”
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Intriguing presentation of abdominal pregnancy: Four years of sterile liquefactive necrosis in a background retroviral disease by Emmanuel O Ugwu, Leonard O Ajah, Emeka I Iloghalu, Samuel N Obi

“…Abdominal Pregnancy often constitutesa life-threatening obstetric emergency. The associated maternal morbidity and mortality are very high especially in…”
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Nutritional status of HIV-positive individuals on free HAART treatment in a developing nation by Obi, Samuel Nnamdi, Ifebunandu, Ngozi Appolonia, Onyebuchi, Azubuike K

“…HIV positive individuals are prone to malnutrition due to inadequate dietary intake. Additionally, in low-income countries, including Nigeria, stigmatization…”
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Prolapsed large sub-mucous Fibroid: A case report by Samuel N Obi

“…Sub-mucous fibroid is often associated with significant morbidity including prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding, pelyic pain, prolapse and sometimes, uterine…”
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The impact of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on the prevalence of malaria parasitaemia in pregnancy by Umeh, Uchenna Anthony, Obi, Samuel N, Onah, Hyacinth E, Ugwu, Emmanuel Onyebuchi V, Ajah, Leonard Ogbonna, Umeh, Chioma Roseline, Okafor, Innocent Igwebuike

“…The Roll Back Malaria initiatives were introduced to ensure that 60% of pregnant women receive intermittent preventive anti-malarial treatment by the end of…”
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Awareness and compliance with guidelines on occupational exposure to HIV by healthcare workers in Southeast Nigeria by Samuel N Obi, Ngozi A Ifebunandu, Innocent I Okafor

“…Background and Objective: The risk of occupational exposure to HIV virus in sub-Saharan Africa is increased by non-adherence to the principles of infection…”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of adoption among unmarried adolescent expectant mothers by Samuel N Obi

“…Objective: To examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of adoption among unmarried adolescent expectant mothers. Method: A questionnaire survey of…”
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Abdominal surgery during pregnancy at University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu by Samuel N Obi

“…A 15 year retrospective study of 55 pregnant patients who underwent laparotomy between January, 1984 and December 1998 revealed an incidence of 0.07 percent (1…”
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