Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015

  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women Towards Female Genital Mutilation in Lejet Kebele, Dembecha Woreda, Amhara Regional State, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2014

    Nurilign Abebe Moges, Getachew Mullu, Mihiretie Gedfew, Mohammednur Redi, Mohammed Molla, Setarg Ayenew, Shegaw Fentahun, Solomon Adisie, Zewudu Dagnew

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 21-25
    Received: Jan. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 09, 2015
    Published: Feb. 15, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is cutting away part of the female external genitalia or other injuries to the female genitalia for cultural purpose. This practice is against human reproductive health rights with many serious consequences in physical, mental, social and psychological makeup of girls. Therefore, study the prevalence of... Show More
  • Magnitude and Pattern of Caesarean Sections in a Teaching Hospital, Northwest Nigeria: A 5 Year Analysis

    I. S. Abubakar, A. Rabiu, A. D. Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 26-28
    Received: Feb. 01, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 25, 2015
    Published: Mar. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The pattern of Caesarean section rate is on the rise with emergency surpassing elective caesarean deliveries. This could not be unconnected to the safety of anaesthesia in modern obstetrics. Method: Data on Caesarean deliveries conducted from January, 2005 to December, 2009 was analyzed using Epi Info Statistical Software. Results: The ... Show More
  • Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Streptococcus agalactiae Among Pregnant Women at Adigrat Zonal Hospital and Adigrat Health Center, Tigray, Ethiopia

    Tsega Kahsay Gebremeskel, Tamrat Abebe Zeleke, Adane Mihret, Mulugeta Desta Tikue

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 29-35
    Received: Feb. 06, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 19, 2015
    Published: Mar. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Back ground: Streptococcus agalactiae or Lancefield group B Streptococci (GBS) is part of the microbiota of the mucous membranes of humans and animals, mainly colonizing the intestinal and genitourinary tracts. This study was undertaken to determine the carriage rate of S. agalactiae and to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. An atte... Show More
  • Determinants of Skilled Institutional Delivery Service Utilization among Women Who Gave Birth in the Last 12 Months in Bako District, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2012/13 (Case-Control Study Design)

    Eshetu Ejeta, Tadele Nigusse

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 36-42
    Received: Feb. 11, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 24, 2015
    Published: Mar. 09, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: High maternal mortality is a continued challenge for the achievement of millennium development goal in sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. Although institutional delivery services utilization ensures safe birth and a key to reduce maternal mortality, interventions at the community or institutions were unsatisfactorily redu... Show More