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Nitric oxide in infertile females in the niger-delta region of Nigeria by Okhionkpamwonyi, O, Okonta, P, Okoacha, I, Idogun, S

“…Background: Infertility is a public health challenge and it is a distressing personal tragedy for couples, more so for the female partners. Risk factors and…”
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Obstetrics and gynaecology residents' knowledge of the informed consent process and its practice in their training institutions by Okonta, P I

“…The ethical principle of autonomy as expressed in the practice of informed consent is a core tenet of clinical practice and good patient physician…”
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Knowledge and practice of cervical cancer prevention amongst undergraduates of the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria by Diedjomaho, EB, Awunor, NS, Okonta, P, Enemuwe, IM, Abedi, H, Ntaji, M

“…Background: In Nigeria, approximately 26 women die daily due to cervical cancer. About 90% of cervical cancer cases are caused by human papillomavirus…”
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Eclampsia in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital: a five-year review by Okogbenin, S A, Eigbefoh, J O, Omorogbe, F, Okogbo, F, Okonta, P I, Ohihoin, A G

“…The contribution of Eclampsia to maternal mortality in Nigeria is well documented. In Irrua it accounts for over 25% of maternal deaths. Addressing Eclampsia…”
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Obstetric hysterectomy: fifteen years' experience in a Nigerian tertiary centre by OKOGBENIN, SA, GHARORO, EP, OTOIDE, VO, OKONTA, PI

“…The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, indications, associations and complications of obstetric hysterectomy in our centre with a view to…”
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Relationship between knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents in Delta State, Nigeria by Okonta, P I, Oseji, M I

“…To determine if there is any correlation between the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among in-school adolescents in Delta state of Nigeria and their sexual behaviour. A…”
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A comparison of booked and unbooked patients with ruptured uterus in A referral hospital in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria by Okonta, P I, Igberase, G O

“…To document differences in characteristics and outcome between booked and unbooked patients with ruptured uterus A 10 year retrospective comparative analysis…”
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Congenital malformations in singleton and twin births in rural Nigeria by Sunday-Adeoye, I, Okonta, P I, Egwuatu, V E

“…The presence of a congenital malformation at birth is a cause of anxiety at an otherwise joyous occasion. Congenital malformations are a significant…”
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The demographic characteristics and health seeking behaviour of unbooked patients in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital by Okogbenin, S A, Okonta, P I, Eigbefoh, J, Okusanya, B O

“…The Obstetric outcome of the patients who receive antenatal care and deliver at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital is reasonably satisfactory. Our major…”
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Symphysiotomy at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Afikpo, Ebonyi State of Nigeria (1982 - 1999): a review of 1013 cases by Sunday-Adeoye, IM, Okonta, P, Twomey, D

“…One thousand and thirteen (1013) symphysiotomies were performed and 27 477 deliveries were conducted during the period. The symphysiotomy rate in the study…”
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Exploring the causes of and risk factors for maternal deaths in a rural Nigerian referral hospital by Okonta, P. I., Okali, U. K., Otoide, V. O., Twomey, D.

“…A 10-year (1990-9) review of all maternal deaths at Mater Misericordiae Hospital is presented. A total of 104 deaths occurred out of 13 391 deliveries (MMR…”
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5-year review of hysterectomy at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, south-south Nigeria by Ukah CE, Okhionkpamwonyi O, Okoacha I, Okonta PI

“…Context: Hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure that is performed worldwide for several indications ranging from benign to malignant conditions. It may be…”
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Knowledge and Perception of Emergency Contraception among Female Nigerian Undergraduates by Aziken, Michael E., Okonta, Patrick I., Adedapo B. A. Ande

“…Context: The reproductive health hazards of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions are well documented. The potential of emergency contraceptives to…”
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