Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015

  • Assessment of Availability, Utilization and Quality of Emergency Obstetric Care in 2014 at Hai District, Northern Tanzania

    Rahma Muhammad Bakari, Damian Jeremia Damian, Patricia Swai, Ahmad Mohamed Makuwani, Michael Johnson Mahande, Sia Emmanueli Msuya

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 43-48
    Received: 20 March 2015
    Accepted: 1 April 2015
    Published: 10 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Availability of emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmOC) is one of interventions to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Maternal and newborn mortality is a public health problem in most developing countries including Tanzania. In these settings, coverage of EmOC is low especially in rural areas, with limited information on availabili... Show More
  • Clindamycin, Clotrimazole and Tinidazole in Mixed Vaginosis- A “Real World” Clinical Experience

    Manish Maladkar, Chitra Tekchandani, Urja Dave

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: 17 February 2015
    Accepted: 5 March 2015
    Published: 23 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Vaginal infections are among the most frequent disorders affecting a woman and comprise over 95% of lower female genital tract infections. Seventy five percent of the women world-wide suffer from vaginosis resulting from bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections. Several studies have shown that mixed vaginal infections occur frequently... Show More
  • Predictors of Timing of First Antenatal Care Booking at Public Health Centers in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia

    Girmatsion Fisseha, Gebremeskel Miruts, Mulu Tekie, Abraha W/Michael, Dejen Yemane, Tesfay Gerezigiher

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 55-60
    Received: 3 April 2015
    Accepted: 12 April 2015
    Published: 22 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Early antenatal care attendance during pregnancy is important to identify risk factors in pregnancy and to encourage women to have a skilled attendant at childbirth. But many pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa start antenatal care attendance late, mostly in the second and third trimester. According to Ethiopian DHS 2011, Antenatal car... Show More
  • Correlation Between Maternal Obesity, Progress of Labour and Risk of Caesarean Delivery in a Cohort of Nigerian Parturients

    Ajen Stephen Anzaku, Adelaiye Samuel Makanjuola, Yakubu Emmanuel Nyam, Utoo Bernard Terkimbi, Edem Bassey Edet

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 61-65
    Received: 13 April 2015
    Accepted: 27 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Maternal obesity is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes including labour complications.This study aimed at assessing the relationship between maternal obesity and course of first stage of labour and risk of caesarean delivery among women in active first stage of labour. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was a secondary ana... Show More
  • Haemangioma of the Cervix Micking Cervical Endometriosis: A Case Report

    Jaouad Kouach, Youssef Benabdejlil, Hanane Raiteb, Driss Moussaoui, Mohammed Dehayni

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 66-68
    Received: 18 April 2015
    Accepted: 29 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: Haemangioma of the cervix is an extremely rare benign lesion, and only a few sporadic cases have been reported to date. In the present report we describe a case of Haemangioma of the cervix that was diagnosed in a 28-year-old patient who consulted for post coital bleeding.