Sexual assault is a common social disorder among students in our tertiary institutions. This
study ascertains the extent and effect of sexual assault among Nigerian students. Two …

Objective: To look at the trends in maternal mortality in our institution over 5 years. Methods:
Records of 112 maternal deaths were retrospectively reviewed to determine the trends and …

Background : The Kanuri tribe is found in the Lake Chad basin. However, the majority of the
tribe lives in Borno State, Nigeria. Before this study was undertaken, factors related to fertility …

Introduction: Obstructed labor is a common cause of feto-maternal morbidity and mortality in
Maiduguri, Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, causes, risk factors, and …

Background: Abdominal myomectomy remains the mainstay of surgical management of
uterine fibroids in our environment. However, its benefit in women aged 40 years and above …

Objective To determine the seroprevalence and cost effectiveness of antenatal syphilis
screening at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri, Nigeria. Methods …

Background : Vaginal douching with lime juice and other agents has been perceived to
enhance sexual excitement through sensations of vaginal dryness, tightness or warmth, as well …

Objective: To determine the incidence of maternal mortality associated with eclampsia and
to determine how socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the women influence the …

Context: While reasonable progress has been made worldwide in reducing maternal mortality
at the end of the millennium development goal, the same cannot be said of underserved …

Objectives The prevalence of RLS in pregnancy is higher when compared with the general
population however it remains unknown among indigenous black Africans. Available data …