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Acceptability of counseling and testing for HIV infection in women in labour at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2011-03) Bello, F.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Adesina, O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Awonuga, O. M.; Adewole, I. F.
Background: Many patients are referred to labour ward as emergencies, and therefore do not benefit from the antenatal HIV counselling and testing and treatment offered to registered patients. Objective: To assess the acceptability and suitability of offering HIV counselling and testing to women of unknown HIV status presenting in labour. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising counselling and obtaining consent for HIV testing among 104 unregistered patients who presented in labour over a 3-month period. Rapid and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay screening was performed for 90 consenting respondents. Reactive results were confirmed by Western blot. Appropriate therapy was instituted. Results: Acceptance rate for HIV testing was 86.5%, prevalence of HIV was 6.7%. Women of lower educational status were more likely to accept testing in labour (OR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1-0.7; p=0.01); age, parity, occupation and knowledge of HIV had no influence. Most women (66.3%) had satisfactory knowledge of HIV. No one admitted to feeling coerced to test in fear of being denied care. Most refusals for screening were to avoid needle pricks (28.6%). Compared to ELISA screening test, specificity of the rapid test was 100%, sensitivity 85.7%, positive predictive value 100% and negative predictive value 98.8%. Attitude to testing was maintained on post-partum re-evaluation. Conclusion: The prevalence of HIV amongst unregistered parturients showed the importance of offering point-of-care HIV testing and intervention, especially in an environment where antenatal clinic attendance is poor. Rapid testing appeared to be acceptable and feasible in labour to prevent the mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Acceptability of counselling and testing for HIV infection in women in labour at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
(The Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University, 2011-03) Bello, F. A.; Ogunbode. O. O.; Adesinsa, O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Awonuga, O. M.; Adewole, I. F.
Background: Many patients are referred to labour ward as emergencies, and therefore do not benefit from the antenatal HIV counselling and testing and treatment offered to registered patients. Objective: To assess the acceptability and suitability of offering HIV counselling and testing to women of unknown HIV status presenting in labour. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising counselling and obtaining consent for HIV testing among 104 unregistered patients who presented in labour over a 3-month period. Rapid and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay screening was performed for 90 consenting respondents. Reactive results were confirmed by Western blot. Appropriate therapy was instituted. Results: Acceptance rate for HIV testing was 86.5%, prevalence of HIV was 6.7%. Women of lower educational status were more likely to accept testing in labour (OR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1-0.7; p=0.01); age, parity, occupation and knowledge of HIV had no influence. Most women (66.3%) had satisfactory knowledge of HIV. No one admitted to feeling coerced to test in fear of being denied care. Most refusals for screening were to avoid needle pricks (28.6%). Compared to ELISA screening test, specificity of the rapid test was 100%, sensitivity 85.7%, positive predictive value 100% and negative predictive value 98.8%. Attitude to testing was maintained on post-partum re-evaluation. Conclusion: The prevalence of HIV amongst unregistered parturients showed the importance of offering point-of-care HIV testing and intervention, especially in an environment where antenatal clinic attendance is poor. Rapid testing appeared to be acceptable and feasible in labour to prevent the mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Attitude and preferences of Nigerian antenatal women to social support during labour
(Cambridge University Press, 2007) Morhason-Bello, I. O.; Olayemi, O.; Ojengbede, O.A.; Adedokun, B. O.; Okuyemi, O. O.; Orji, B.
This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study of 224 randomly selected antenatal women receiving care at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. The study aimed to seek the attitude and preferences of respondents about social support during childbirth and also identify variables that may influence their decisions. Seventy-five per cent of respondents desired companionship in labour. Approximately 86% preferred their husband as companion while 7% and 5% wanted their mother and siblings as support person respectively. Reasons for their desire for social support were emotional (80•2%), spiritual (17•9%), errands (8•6%) and physical activity (6•8%). Socio-demographic variables found to be statistically significant on logistic regression analysis for the desire of a companion in labour were nulliparity (OR 3•57, 95% CI 1•49–8•52), professionals (OR 3•11, 95% CI 1•22–7•94) and women of other ethnic groups besides Yoruba (OR 2•90, 95% CI 1•02–8•26), which is the predominant ethnic group in the study area. Only those with post-secondary education were found to want their husbands as doula (OR 2•96, 95% CI 1•08–8•11). More than half of the respondents wanted information about labour prior to their experience. It is important that Nigerian women are allowed the benefit of social support during childbirth, particularly as there is a lack of one-to-one nursing care and other critical services, including epidural analgesia in labour, at many of the health care facilities in Nigeria. Men could play a pivotal role in the process of introducing support in labour so as to improve the outcome for both the mother and her newborn
Attitude to caesarean section amongst antenatal clients in Ibadan, Nigeria
(College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2011-01) Bello, F. A.; Olayemi, O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Adekunle, A. O.
This was a cross-sectional study carried out on 372 clients receiving antenatal care at a rural, suburban and urban centres, in order to assess the acceptance of caesarean delivery amongst them and the factors influencing their attitude. Caesarean section was acceptable to 65.7%. Many respondents will refuse the surgery, because they do not think abdominal delivery is natural or necessary. However, if indicated by their health caregiver to be necessary to save life, 78.3% would comply. Others would leave for a religious healing home, another hospital, a traditional birth attendant or be delivered at home. The cultural reasons why some women decline include feeling that caesarean delivery is due to “spiritual attacks”, retribution for maternal infidelity and failure of a woman to fulfil her reproductive function. Respondents were more likely to accept the surgery if they had heard of it before or had a previous caesarean delivery. They were less likely to accept it if they were Christians or attended the rural health centre. Age, parity and educational level had no influence. Only 4% of the respondents would request a caesarean section for non-medical reasons. Health education needs to be carried out in the community, as well as during antenatal classes, to address the cultural beliefs. Means of involving religious bodies in enlightenment campaigns to improve women's attitude should be explored.
Congenital anomalies in Ibadan, Nigeria
(Spectrum Books. Publisher, Ibadan Nigeria, 2016) Ayede, A. I.; Adeleye, A. O.; Olusanya, A. A.; Ademola, A. D.; Olayemi, O.; Ogbole, G. I.; Akinmoladun, J. A.; Agunloye, A. M.; Akinrinoye, O. O.; Takure, A. O.; Oyewole, O. B.; Oluwatosin, O. M.; Omokhodion, S. I.
Background: There is a need for a multidisciplinary database that can be used as a potential source for developing a protocol and a guideline for a possible nationwide prospective surveillance of congenital anomalies in Nigeria. Methods: This five-year cross-sectional retrospective survey of data from January 2009 to December 2013 was done at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Data were collected from the admission records on the wards in 8 specialty units with the most workable documented clinical records of congenital anomalies in their care using a predesigned proforma. Proportions of congenital anomalies were determined based on systemic classification of the anomalies and the descriptive terms used were according to the ICD_10-chapter XVIII_RCPCH extension. Result: The total number of patients with congenital anomalies whose records were obtained from the ward registers was 1311, there were 75 (5.7%) missing case notes while information was obtained on 1236 (94.3%) patients. There were a total of 1479 anomalies with multiple anomalies seen in 16.1% of the patients. The male/female ratio was 2:1 and multiple births as well as positive family history of birth defects were seen in about 2.4% and 2.2% of cases respectively. Prenatal diagnosis of the anomalies was documented in only 11 cases (0.9%). Only about one in five cases presented within the neonatal period, and defects of the abdominal wall as well as the cranial-facial-orbital regions were the most prevalent. Next were those in the cardiovascular, spinal column, anorectal and genital, as well as musculoskeletal systems. Conclusion: The size and pan-systemic profiles of the birth defects documented in this study calls for further action on this all-important cause of childhood mortality and significant life-long morbidity in our country.
Effect of tranexamic acid on coagulation and fibrinolysis in women with postpartum haemorrhage (WOMAN-ETAC): protocol and statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial
(Wellcome Trust., 2016) Shakur, H.; Fawole, B.; Kuti, M.; Olayemi, O.; Bello, A.; Ogunbode, O.; Kotila, T.; Aimakhu, S. H.; Gregg, M.; Roberts, I.
Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death. Tranexamic acid has the potential to reduce bleeding and a large randomized controlled trial of its effect on maternal health outcomes in women with PPH (The WOMAN trial) is ongoing. We will examine the effect oftranexamic acid on fibrinolysis and coagulation in a subset of WOMAN trial participants. Methods: Adult women with clinically diagnosed primary PPH after vaginal or caesarean delivery are eligible for inclusion in the WOMAN trial. In a sub-group of trial participants, blood samples will be collected at baseline and 30 minutes after the first dose of tranexamic acid or matching placebo. Our primary objective is to evaluate the effect of tranexamic acid on fibrinolysis. Fibrinolysis will be assessed by measuring D-dimers and by rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM). Secondary outcomes are international normalized ratio (INR), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen, haemoglobin and platelets. We aim to include about 180 women from the University College Hospital, Ibadan in Nigeria. Discussion: This sub-study of WOMAN trial participants should provide information on the mechanism of action of tranexamic acid in women with postpartum haemorrhage. We present the trial protocol and statistical analysis plan. The trial protocol was registered prior to the start of patient recruitment. The statistical analysis plan was completed before un-blinding.
Fetal macrosomia at the University College Hospital, Ibadan: a 3-year review
(Taylor and Francis, 2003) Adesina, O. A.; Olayemi, O.
The study aimed to determine the maternal characteristics and contribution to obstetric morbidity of infants presenting with fetal macrosomia at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. This was a retrospective study. Obstetric data of the mothers were extracted from the casenotes and analysed. Fetal characteristics such as sex and weight, and perinatal complication were also analysed. The maternal characteristics that were significantly different in the study and control groups were parity, term weight ≥90 kg, previous history of fetal macrosomia and mean duration of pregnancy. There was no significant difference in maternal age or height. The incidence of caesarean section was three times more common in the study group. There were three cases of shoulder dystocia in the study group but none in the control group. The mean birth weight of macrosomic babies delivered by section or macrosomic babies that died was higher than the mean birth weight of macrosomic babies delivered per vagina or that survived. Severe asphyxia at 1 minute was significantly higher in the study group. Perinatal mortality among macrosomic babies was 11.4/1000. There was no mortality in the control group. It is suggested that clinical suspicion of macrosomic based on risk factors such as those identified in this study may be found useful in antenatal prediction.
Haematological and fibrinolytic status of Nigerian women with post-partum haemorrhage
(BioMed Central(BMC), 2018) Roberts, I.; Shakur, H.; Fawole, B.; Kuti, M.; Olayemi, O.; Bello, A.; Ogunbode, O.; Kotila, T..; Aimakhu, C. O.; Olutogun, T.; Hunt, B. J.; Huque, S
Background: Early treatment with tranexamic acid reduces deaths due to bleeding after post-partum haemorrhage. We report the prevalence of haematological, coagulation and fibrinolytic abnormalities in Nigerian women with postpartum haemorrhage. Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of the WOMAN trial to assess laboratory data and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) parameters in 167 women with postpartum haemorrhage treated at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. We defined hyper-fibrinolysis as EXTEM maximum lysis (ML) > 15% on ROTEM. We defined coagulopathy as EXTEM clot amplitude at 5 min (A5) < 40 mm or prothrombin ratio > 1.5. Results: Among the study cohort, 53 (40%) women had severe anaemia (haemoglobin< 70 g/L) and 17 (13%) women had severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 50 × 109/L). Thirty-five women (23%) had ROTEM evidence of hyper-fibrinolysis. Based on prothrombin ratio criteria, 16 (12%) had coagulopathy. Based on EXTEM A5 criteria, 49 (34%) had coagulopathy. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that, based on a convenience sample of women from a large teaching hospital in Nigeria, hyper-fibrinolysis may commonly occur in postpartum haemorrhage. Further mechanistic studies are needed to examine hyper-fibrinolysis associated with postpartum haemorrhage. Findings from such studies may optimize treatment approaches for postpartum haemorrhage.
Male involvement in maternal health care in Karonga District, Malawi.
(2021) Soko, M.; Oluwasola, T. A. O.; Olayemi, O.
Background: Male involvement in maternal health has been of interest since the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) programme of action in 1994 outlined the role of men in reproductive health. This study aimed to evaluate the level of male involvement in maternal health in Malawi. Methods: A cross sectional study, involving 408 men, was conducted in Karonga distuict of Malawi. Men whose spouses delivered a child within a period of 2 years preceding the study were selected using random sampling procedures. The study design adopted an explanatory mixed-method approach making use of questionnaires and focus group discussions for data collection. The quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 while the qualitative data analysis was guided by the thematic content analysis. Ethical approval was duly obtained before commencing the study. Results: Most of the participants had secondary education (54%), were businessmen (40.7%). had one or two children (53.7%) while 80% were aged between 21 and 40 years. Of the 408 participants, about three-fifths, 244 (59.8%) had accompanied their wives for antenatal care (ANC) during last pregnancy, 230 (56.4%) were present at delivery while 210 (51.5%) accompanied their wives for postnatal care services. Overall, only 185 (45.5%) of the patticipants had accompanied their wives for all the three services. Aside accompanying their wives for care, more than two-thirds of the participants, 284 (69.6%) planned ANC with their wives, about three-quarters. 304 (74.5%) helped with household chores and more than half, 223(54.7%) discussed their wives' health issues with health workers. Conclusion: There is a high level of male involvement in maternal health care services in Karonga district of Malawi, However, few men are involved in accompanying the wife to all the maternal health care services, There is need to improve male involvement in maternal health thereby warranting a need for clearly stated policies that address male involvement in maternal health care.
Mid-trimester maternal serum placental growth factor (PLGF) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) combined with fetal Doppler studies in prediction of preeclampsia.
(2022) Bankole, A. O.; Oluwasola, T. A. O.; Olayemi, O.; Akinmoladun, J. A.; Suleiman, B. K.
Background: There have been many studies on prediction of preeclampsia but there is no single test which has demonstrated sufficient predictive value. Combination of maternal biomarkers with fetal Doppler studies are the promising predictors. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate midtrimester maternal serum PLGF, sFlt-1 and fetal Doppler studies in predicting preeclampsia. Methodology: This is a cohort study of 120 consenting pregnant women between the gestational ages of 18–24weeks had blood sample collected for PLGF and sFlt-1and Doppler obstetrics Ultrasound scan was performed at recruitment. The women were followed up longitudinally throughout pregnancy. Standard statistics methods were adopted as applicable. The level of statistical significance was set at 5% (P-value <0.05). Results: A total of 115 participants had complete data for analysis and 16 (13.9%) developed preeclampsia. There was a statistically significant difference in the serum level of sFlt-1 and the sFlt-1/PLGF in those that developed preeclampsia with P-values of 0.009 and 0.014 respectively. There was a significant statistical difference in those with abnormal uterine artery PI and RI, Umbilical artery PI and RI among those that developed preeclampsia. Combining sFlt-1 and sFlt-1/PLGF with uterine and umbilical arteries PI and RI on Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve yielded an Area under the curve (AUC) of 0.925 with a sensitivity of 93.8% at a specificity of 65.7%. Conclusion: The combination of the serum PLGF, sFlt-1 and fetal doppler in the midtrimester had highest sensitivity in predicting preeclampsia compared to when they are used singly, and this will form a valuable tool in predicting preeclampsia in those presenting late in second trimester.
Perception and practice of emergency contraception among female Undergraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
(Elsevier, 2009) Bello, F. A.; Olayemi, O.; Fawole, A. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Sobukunola, T.; Adesina, O. A.; Aimakhu, C.; Okunola, A.
Objective To assess perception and level of proper utilization of emergency contraception (EC) among female undergraduates. Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed on 383 female undergraduates in Nigeria in June 2006. Data analysis was with χ-square test and logistic regressions (P<0.05). Results One hundred and five (48.2%) had been sexually exposed. Only 32 (30.5%) used regular contraception. Seventy-three (24.3%) female undergraduates were aware of EC. Only 29 (7.6%) had used EC before. Most would not use emergency contraceptive drugs in future due to lack of awareness (64.8%), and fear for future fertility and of drugs being injurious to health. Use of EC was associated with awareness of correct interval for use (OR=9.1; 95%CI: 2.1-39.9). Conclusion There is poor knowledge about EC and poor use, while significant need remains. Most knowledge was acquired from peers and inaccurate. Peer educators are important and professionals’ knowledge needs improvement.
Plasma C-reactive protein and selected nutritional indices in elective caesarean section
(Journalgurus, 2009-04) Adedapo, K. S.; Nwobi, L. N.; Olayemi, O.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Akinboade, A. F.; Adeniyi, F. A. A.
Context: Caesarean Section (CS) is a major surgical procedure, often performed when a vaginal delivery is considered unsafe. Objective: This study was carried out to understand the interaction between acute phase proteins and nutritional factors consequent to caesarean section. The knowledge of this interaction is important for successful management of these patients. Methods: Plasma samples from fifty (50) pregnant women booked for elective caesarean section in Ibadan, Nigeria were collected on the day preceding surgery, one day and four days post-surgery to determine the levels of CRP, vitamin C, PCV, Total protein, albumin and globulin (Glb) levels. Results: The mean age of the patients studied was 32.29 + 3.66 years, range; 24 39 years. Significant elevations were observed in the levels of TP, Glb and CRP one day post-surgery (1DPS) compared with baseline (BS) (7.36 + 1.46) vs 6.56±1.30, (4.68 + 1.33) vs 2.70±1.51, (111.43 + 68.89) vs 6.00 ± 13.27 respectively, while albumin reduced significantly (2.68 + 1.08) vs 3.87±0 .63. Similar changes were observed on day 4. There was no significant change in the levels of Vitamin C. Conclusion: One of the positive predictive indicators of good outcome after caesarean delivery is adequate nutrition.
Pre-induction cervical ripening: transcervical foley catheter versus intravaginal misoprostol
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2005) Adeniji, R. A.; Oladokun, A.; Olayemi, O.; Adeniji, O. I.; Odukogbe, A.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Omigbodun, A. O.; Ilesanmi, A. O.
The object of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the intravaginal Misoprostol and transcervical Foley catheters as pre-induction cervical ripening agents, to estimate the proportion of patients achieving vaginal delivery and to compare the complications of labour and foetal outcome between the two groups. The study was a prospective, randomised study of pregnant women, with singleton pregnancies who presented for antenatal care and delivery at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria. Ninety-nine patients were invited to participate and ninety-six (96) agreed. No patient withdrew from the study. The patients were assigned by means of computer-generated random numbers to receive transcervical Foley catheters (Size 16F, with 30 ml balloon capacity) or 50 mg intravaginal Misoprostol (Cytotec 1tablet, Searle & Co., Chicago). Fifty (50) patients received intravaginal Misoprostol and Forty-six (46) received Transcervical Foley catheters. The proportions of nulliparous, primiparous and multiparous patients were 52, 20 and 28% in the misoprostol group and 43.5, 26.1 and 30.4%, respectively, in the Foley catheter group. The time to achieve a favourable cervical status was significantly shorter in the Misoprostol group, with 98.0% of the subjects attaining Bishop score 56 within 6 – 12 hours of insertion of the study agent, in contrast to 69.0% of the subjects in the Foley catheters group (P50.001). Thirteen (26.6%) and three (6.5%) patients in the Misoprostol and Foley catheters groups, respectively, went into labour while undergoing cervical ripening and all had uneventful vaginal deliveries (P50.05). The induction-delivery interval did not differ significantly between the groups. The incidence of caesarean delivery was 6.0% in the Misoprostol group compared with 2.2% in the Foley catheter group (P =0.62). Instrumental vaginal delivery rates were similar in both groups. Overall, the mode of delivery did not differ significantly between the groups. The number of neonates with 1-minute Apgar score 57 did not differ significantly in both groups and no neonate had 5- minute Apgar score 57. Meconium stained liquor was noticed in 5 (Misoprostol) vs 2 (Foley catheters) patients in labour. None of the neonates had any features suggestive of meconium aspiration. Labour complications were mainly precipitate labour {2 (Misoprostol) vs 1 (Foley catheters) } and 1 patient with transient tachysystole (56 contractions in 10 minutes for two consecutive 10-minute periods) in the Misoprostol group. Hyperstimulation was not noticed in any of the patients in either arm of the study groups. Intravaginal Misoprostol is as effective a pre-induction cervical ripening agent as transcervical Foley catheters, with added advantages of shorter duration of cervical ripening, reduced oxytocin requirement for induction of labour and greater acceptability to patients. The incidence of caesarean sections, other labour complications and the foetal outcome were similar with both methods.
Pregnancy outcome in diabetic patients at University College Hospital, Ibadan
(2003-04) Oladokun, A.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Awolude, O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Adeleye, J.
Context: Diabetes mellitus is one of the common medical complications in pregnancy, which if not properly controlled, can lead to significant perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the incidence of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy in this centre, and to assess the effect of maternal glucose control on the obstetric performance as well as perinatal outcome of pregnant diabetics managed at the University Collage Hospital, Ibadan. Study Design: A review of the obstetric outcome for 49 diabetic women who delivered at the University College Hospital, U.C.H, Ibadan, Nigeria during a 1 0-year period (January, 1991 t o D ecember 2 000) i s presented. Results: The incidence rate of diabetes in pregnancy was 0.74 per 1000 deliveries per year. Most patients (89.8%) booked for antenatal care and delivery in this centre. Good control was achieved in 77.6% of patients and the mean birth weight was 3.37 ± 1.52kg. There was no significant difference in the birth weight and fetal outcome if a patient had pre-existing or gestational diabetes. However, the outcome was significantly related to the level of control. With good control there was a better Apgar score at 5 minutes, which was prognostic for fetal outcome. The perinatal mortality rate was 98/1000 births and this was significantly associated with poor control when compared with good control (p < 0.05). There was no maternal death. Conclusion: Further improvement in the management is needed. Preconception control, early antenatal booking and good control in pregnancy are strongly advocated as means of achieving good pregnancy outcome.
Promoting universal access to maternal and newborn health: myth or fact
(Corporate Office, One Media Studies, Ibadan, 2013) Morhason-Bello, I. O.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Adesina, O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Fasubaa, O. B.; Ladipo, O. A.
Promoting universal access to maternal and newborn health: myth or fact
(2013) Morhason-Bello, I. O.; Aimakhu, C.O.; Adesina, O.A.; Olayemi, O.; Fasubaa, O.B.; Ladipo, O.A.
The role of ethnicity on pain perception in labour among parturients at the University College Hospital
(2009-04) Olayemi, O.; Morhason-Bello, I. O.; Adedokun, B. O.; Ojengbede, O. A.
Aims: In developing countries, the major mechanism by which parturients cope with labor pain is psychological. This study aims to assess the effect of ethnicity on the perception of pain by parturients in labor at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted between the 1 November 2006 and the 30 March 2007 at the University College Hospital Ibadan. The main outcome measure was pain perception assessed by the Box Numerical Scale (BNS). Univariate analysis was by t-test for continuous variables and c2 test for categorical variables. The multiple linear regression method was utilized for multivariate analysis. The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: The lowest adjusted mean BNS score was found in theYoruba ethnic group: they had scores lower than the mean scores for the other ethnic groups (-0.636 [95% confidence interval (CI) -0.959, -0.313]). The presence of a doula also reduced the mean BNS scores significantly (-0.533 [95% CI -0.844, -0.222]. Increasing parity also reduced pain scores (-0.182 [95% CI -0.342, -0.022]). Increasing educational attainment increased pain scores in labor (0.189 [95% CI 0.017, 0.361]). The influence of increasing age was not statistically significant in this model. In conclusion, ethnicity of the parturient relative to that of the predominant ethnicity in the place of birth has a significant effect on the perception of labor pain by the parturient. In our resource-challenged environment, trained doulas may help make labor less painful for the parturient
The Woman Trial - Overview and progress
(Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), 2011) Bello, F. A.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Adeyemi, A. B.; Oluwasola, O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Fawole, A. O.
The woman trial: overview and progress
(Onemedia Studios, Bodija, Ibadan., 2011) Bello, F. A.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Adeyemi, A. B.; Oluwasola, T. O. A.; Olayemi, O.; Fawole, A. O.
Uterus bicornis unicollis; occurrence of consecutive viable pregnancies in separate horns
(2007) Morhason-Bello, I. O.; Ojoko, I. E.; Owonikoko, K. M.; Olayemi, O.; Omigbodun, A.O.
A case of two-consecutive viable pregnancies in separate horns of bicornuate unicollis uterus of a Nigerian is presented. The problem of misdiagnosis associated with the anomaly is noted. This case further demonstrates that women with such anomaly may not have unhindered reproductive carrier and antenatal care will improve their chance