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African Journal of Reproductive Health

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ISSN (Print) 1118-4841 - ISSN (Online) 2141-3606
Published by Women's Health and Action Research Centre

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Knowledge and Practice of Family Planning in Dschang Municipality, Cameroon
- Abstract: AbstractThis study was conducted to examine factors which influence contraception in order to ameliorate services. For 12 consecutive months, 706 consenting women on fertility control presenting at the Dschang District Hospital, Cameroon were interviewed and cervical/blood samples collected for ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Challenges Facing Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV among Infants in Resource Poor Settings
- Abstract: AbstractThe number of children who have HIV continues to grow. Studies have confirmed dramatic survival benefits and mortality reduction for infants confirmed and managed as early as possible after diagnosis. With the advent of the Polymerase Chain Reaction technology, early infant diagnosis of HIV ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
A Comparative Study of Factors Influencing Decisions on Desired Family Size among Married Men and Women in Bokkos, a Rural Local Government Area in Plateau State
- Abstract: AbstractThe total fertility rate of Nigerian women has remained high at 5.7. This is even higher for women in rural areas. Men and women in rural areas desire more children than those in urban areas. This study was aimed at describing and comparing the factors that influence family size decisions ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Use of Cervical Cerclage as a Treatment Option for Cervical Incompetence: Patient Characteristics, Presentation and Management over a 9 Year Period in a Kenyan Centre
- Abstract: AbstractTreatment of cervical incompetence by cerclage and other methods has yet to be standardized, as its diagnosis is not uniformly accepted. Its diagnosis, particularly in the African setting, is mostly based on past obstetric history of pregnancy losses, while in developed centres; ultrasound ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Comportements Sexuels Parmi Les Adolescents et Jeunes En Afrique Subsaharienne Francophone et Facteurs Associés
- Abstract: RésuméCette étude a comme objectif spécifique d'analyser les prévalences des comportements sexuels à risque et leurs facteurs sociaux dans les pays francophones d'Afrique subsaharienne parmi les adolescents et jeunes, en mettant en exergue les diversités entre pays. Les données utilisées sont ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Aspects éPidémio-Cliniques et Prise En Charge Des Agressions Sexuelles Chez Les Sujets De Sexe Féminin À Lomé
- Abstract: RésuméIl s'agit d'une étude rétrospective qui a pour objectif de décrire les aspects épidémio-cliniques et la prise en charge des agressions sexuelles en milieu noir africain. L'étude a porté sur 373 dossiers de victimes féminines présumées d'agression sexuelle enregistrées dans le service de ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Birth and Emergency Planning: A Cross Sectional Survey of Postnatal Women at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
- Abstract: AbstractBirth and emergency planning encourages early decision making, helps overcome barriers to skilled maternity care and reduces preventable maternal and newborn deaths. A facility based postnatal survey of 483 childbearing women in Accra, Ghana determined birth and emergency planning steps, ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
An Analysis of Key Stakeholders' Attitudes and Beliefs about Barriers and Facilitating Factors in the Development of a Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in South Africa
- Abstract: AbstractCervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women. Each year there are approximately 250,000 deaths; most of which occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The purpose of this report is to examine key stakeholders experience and knowledge of HPV ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Experiences of Girls with Hearing Impairment in Accessing Reproductive Health Care Services in Ibadan, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractDelivery of health services to people with hearing impairment is poorly understood in Nigeria and limited research has been done to throw more light on the process involved. This study described experiences of 167 girls with hearing impairment in accessing reproductive health services in ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
An Assessment of Essential Maternal Health Services in Kwara State, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this study is to evaluate the levels of emergency obstetrics care (EOC) signal functions in health facilities in a developing setting with high maternal morbidity and mortality indices and to determine if there are differences between public and private health facilities in ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Opinion of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on Ethical Issues in the Practice of In-Vitro Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer in Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this study was to bring ethical issues in the practice of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Nigeria to the fore, to determine and articulate the views of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on treatment modalities and to drive regulation of this specialised field. A plenary ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Reaching Adolescents and Youth in Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania
- Abstract: AbstractWho are the young people reached by peer education programs and/or by youth centers' The present study intends to better know about the activities of the peer educators who are involved in organizations that promote reproductive health information and services in three West African ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Shifting Norms: Pregnant Women's Perspectives on Skilled Birth Attendance and Facility-Based Delivery in Rural Ghana
- Abstract: AbstractSkilled birth attendance (SBA) and healthcare facility (HCF) delivery are effective means of reducing maternal mortality. However, their uptake remains low in many low-income countries. The present study utilized semi-structured interviews with 85 pregnant women attending an antenatal ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Misconceptions among Women Attending Government-Owned Antenatal Clinics in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThis study assessed the level of knowledge and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among women. Using a semi-structured pretested questionnaire we obtained relevant data from 420 respondents in five randomly selected antenatal clinics (ANCs) in Gwagwalada Area Council ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Prevalence, Knowledge and Treatment Practices among Female Sex Workers in a Cosmopolitan City in Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractSexually transmitted infections constitute economic burden for developing countries, exposure to causative agents is an occupational hazard for female sex workers. Targeted interventions for this population can reduce the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections including ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Marital Status and Risk of HIV Infection in Slum Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey
- Abstract: AbstractKenya still faces major challenges due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study examined the association between marital status and risk of HIV infection in urban slums of Nairobi. Data were derived from a cross-sectional population-based survey nested in an ongoing Demographic Surveillance ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -060
Female Genital Mutilation in Sierra Leone: Who Are the Decision Makers'
- Abstract: AbstractThe objectives of this study were to identify decision makers for FGM and determine whether medicalization takes place in Sierra Leone. Structured interviews were conducted with 310 randomly selected girls between 10 and 20 years in Bombali and Port Loko Districts in Northern Sierra Leone. ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Management of Infertility in HIV Infected Couples: A Review
- Abstract: AbstractThe HIV epidemic has continued to grow and remains a major challenge to mankind. In the past, ethical considerations about the resulting child and risks of sexual, vertical and nosocomial transmission of HIV prevented practitioners from offering fertility services to people living with HIV. ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Perception and Practice of Female Genital Cutting in a Rural Community in Southern Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThis study was carried out to determine the awareness and practice of FGC in a rural community in southern Nigeria. A cross sectional study was carried out among Ayadehe women in Itu, LGA Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria using a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Information ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Same Sex Relationships and HIV/AIDS in Africa: Need for Research and Programmatic Focus
- Abstract: Several reports indicate that sub-Saharan Africa has continued to maintain a high prevalence rate and remains the epi-centre of the current HIV/AIDS pandemic. To date, Africa accounts for up to 68% of the total number of people living with HIV/AIDS, for 90% of orphans and for a large percentage of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Review of Special Edition of the African Journal of Reproductive Health
- Abstract: I wish to thank the management team of the African Journal of Reproductive Health for the privilege to review its special edition, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2012. This brief review is in three parts. It begins with reflection on the state of knowledge production in Nigeria, followed by the review of Vol.12, ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Getting Real with Youth-Friendly Services in Africa: Report of a Satellite Session at the 2012 International HIV/AIDS Conference
- Abstract: IntroductionAfrica's young people aged 15-24 years are disproportionately infected and affected by HIV/AIDS as evidenced by the nearly 4 million of sub Saharan African youth who currently live with the virus and the fact that twenty countries in the region Africa accounted for about 69% of all new ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Provision of Family Planning Services in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Facilities
- Abstract: AbstractAdherence to the policy guidelines and standards is necessary for family planning services. We compared public and private facilities in terms of provision of family planning services. We analyzed data from health facility questionnaire of the 2006 Tanzania Service Provision Assessment ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Short Preceding Birth Intervals and Child Mortality in Mozambique
- Abstract: AbstractThis paper examines the risk of child mortality associated with short preceding birth intervals in Mozambique. We apply a piecewise log-rate model to a pooled dataset comprising 36,305 live births from the 1997 and 2003 Mozambique Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). Our results show that ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Prevalence of Internalized Homophobia and HIV Associated Risks among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThis study assessed the level of internalized homophobia and associated factors among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nigeria. Using respondent driven sampling, MSM were recruited in Lagos and Ibadan between July and September, 2006. Internalized homophobia was assessed as a negative ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Apport De L'échographie Transvaginale Associée À L'hystérosalpingographie Dans la Recherche éTiologique De L'infertilité Féminine À Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
- Abstract: RésuméNous avons réalisé chez 124 femmes ivoiriennes, une hystérosalpingographie (HSG) et une échographie transvaginale (ETV) dans le cadre d'un bilan d'infertilité. Le but était de rechercher les causes d'infertilité et montrer l'intérêt de l'association HSGETV au cours de l'exploration de ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Low Cost, Simple, Intrauterine Insemination Procedure with Unwashed Centrifuged Husband's Sperm for Developing Countries
- Abstract: AbstractThere is an increased need for low cost procedures in treating infertility particularly in developing countries. Intrauterine insemination was used long before the advent of in vitro fertilization. During the last 30 years however, intrauterine insemination has evolved with the introduction ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Determinants of Fertility in Namibia
- Abstract: AbstractIn-depth studies on fertility in Namibia have been lacking so far. This examines the fertility trends in Namibia over the past 2 decades and examines fertility differentials across the various sub-groups of Namibia population, and factors affecting such differentials using NDHS data. ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Survival Analysis of Timing of First Marriage among Women of Reproductive Age in Nigeria: Regional Differences
- Abstract: AbstractEarly marriage is common among women in developing countries. Age at first marriage (AFM) has health implication on women and their under-five children. In Nigeria, few studies have explored AFM; the current study was designed to fill the gap. Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, 2008 ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Age Differences and Protected First Heterosexual Intercourse in Ghana
- Abstract: AbstractAge differences between partners, where females are relatively younger than their male partners, can negatively affect power dynamics and subsequent negotiations for safe sex practices with implications on unplanned pregnancies and STIs transmission. This paper examines the effects of age ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Increased Use of Injectable Contraception in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abstract: AbstractNational surveys show a remarkable upsurge in the use of injectable contraceptives in east and South Africa, in contrast to central and West Africa and certain other regions. Data are analyzed here from 95 surveys conducted since 1980 in 38 sub-Saharan African countries, to determine past ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Age of Sexual Debut and Patterns of Sexual Behaviour in Two Local Government Areas in Southern Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThe study examines the age of sexual debut and patterns of sexual behavior in Ugep, Cross River State, and Badeku and Olunloyo in Oyo State. A survey of households and individuals was conducted in the three communities; qualitative data were also collected through in-depth interviews and ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Perpetration of Non-Consensual Sex among Students of a Tertiary Institution in Ibadan, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThis cross-sectional survey explored the extent to which students of the Polytechnic, Ibadan had perpetrated Non-Consensual Sex (NCS). A total of 594 randomly selected students completed a questionnaire and three perpetrators were interviewed in-depth. Mean age of the survey respondents was ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Trends and Differentials of Adolescent Motherhood in Ethiopia: Evidences from 2005 Demographic and Health Survey
- Abstract: AbstractAdolescent childbearing has undesirable consequences. Dropping out of school, high rates of abortion, maternal mortality and morbidity are noted consequences of adolescent pregnancy and childbearing. The objective of this study, which is based on the 2005 Ethiopian Demographic and Health ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Awareness, Use and Main Source of Information on Preventive Health Examinations: A Survey of Childbearing Women in Uyo, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThe study determined awareness, use and the main source of information about preventive health examinations among 387 childbearing women attending three health facilities in Uyo, Nigeria. Respondents were consenting women aged 15-49 years who had a live birth in the two months preceding the ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -060
Identifying Pregnant Women Who Would Adhere to Food Taboos in a Rural Community: A Community-Based Study
- Abstract: AbstractPoor maternal nutrition, especially in rural settings, adversely affects pregnancy and birth outcomes. In many local communities, pregnant women have food taboos with consequent depletion of vital nutrients. To facilitate early identification and prompt counseling, this study aimed at ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Les Attitudes Liées À la Mère et le VIH/SIDA Sont-Ils Responsables De la Remontée De la Mortalité Des Enfants Observée En Côte d'Ivoire Durant la Décennie 1990'
- Abstract: RésuméLes enquêtes démographiques et de santé réalisées dans la décennie 1990 en Côte d'Ivoire semblent indiquer une résurgence de la mortalité des enfants durant cette période. Cet article s'interroge sur la responsabilité des attitudes liées à la mère ainsi que du VIH/SIDA dans la recrudescence ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Widowers' Accounts of Maternal Mortality among Women of Low Socioeconomic Status in Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThe research is based on information collected on 50 deceased Nigerian women of low socioeconomic status in different locations of the country including Lagos, Ibadan, Kaduna, Zaria, Minna, Enugu, and Port-Harcourt among others. They had some common characteristics such as low levels of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Gender Equality and Childbirth in a Health Facility: Nigeria and MDG5
- Abstract: AbstractThis paper examined how addressing gender equality can lead to reductions in maternal mortality in Nigeria through an increased use of facility delivery. Because the majority of maternal complications cannot be predicted and often arise suddenly during labor, delivery and the immediate ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Prioritizing the Prevention of HIV/AIDS in African Women: A Call for Action
- Abstract: Friday OkonofuaEditor, African Journal of Reproductive Health*For correspondence: Email: feokonofua@yahoo.co.ukHIV/AIDS currently pose severe threat to women's reproductive health and social well-being in the African region. Available data indicate that of the nearly 22.9 million adults living with ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Physical Access to Health Facilities and Contraceptive Use in Kenya: Evidence from the 2008-2009 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey
- Abstract: AbstractThe objective of the study was to determine the spatial variation in modern contraceptive use and unmet need for family planning across the counties of Kenya and to examine whether the spatial patterns were associated with inequalities in physical access to health facilities. Data were ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers towards Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV among Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Uyam District of Zaki-Biam in Benue State, Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractBenue State in North Central Nigeria has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates of 9.3%, among children and adults aged 13-45years. To improve the survival of mothers and children and to identify the major challenges in scaling-up PMTCT services, a descriptive, study was conducted to ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Why Some Women Deliver in Health Institutions and Others Do Not: A Cross Sectional Study of Married Women in Ghana, 2008
- Abstract: AbstractExisting inequalities in an environment where men wield so much authority can have negative implications for women's reproductive health outcomes. Using a quantitative approach, the study explores the relationship between some selected socioeconomic variables, women's status and choice of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Emergency Caesarean Delivery in Prolonged Obstructed Labour as Risk Factor for Obstetric Fractures - A Case Series
- Abstract: AbstractBirth fractures predominantly affect the clavicle, humerus or femur. Brachial plexus injury may co-exist with humeral or clavicular fractures. From January 2002 to December 2010, 8 neonates with fractures after caesarean section were treated under the supervision of the first author ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Pregnancy Outcome after Cerclage for Cervical Incompetence at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt
- Abstract: AbstractCervical incompetence is often associated with mid trimester pregnancy losses and preterm labour. cervical cerclage to prevent miscarriage and preterm labour is practiced world wide. The objective of this study was to document the feto-maternal outcome following cervical cerclage for ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Correlates of Contraceptive Use among Ghanaian Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years)
- Abstract: AbstractThough fertility in Ghana has declined from an average of 8 children per woman over the past three decades to 4 per woman in recent times, the current rate of population growth is still unmatched by the requisite economic growth. Recent evidence suggests that the use of contraceptives have ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Community, Social Group, and Individual Level Correlates of Rural Malawian Men's and Women's Reproductive Health Intentions and Practices
- Abstract: AbstractUsing a sample of 656 men and 930 women from rural Malawi in 2000, the authors examined the association between various individual and community level factors, as well as participation in social groups, and four reproductive health outcomes: intentions to use any contraceptives in the next ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Sexual Coercion among In-School Adolescents in Rwanda: Prevalence and Correlates of Victimization and Normative Acceptance
- Abstract: AbstractAdolescents are particularly vulnerable to sexual coercion, as victim as well as perpetrator. This paper aims to adapt sexual and reproductive health interventions to the reality of young people's sexuality and relationships. This study assesses the prevalence of forced sex, characteristics ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Assessment of Uterine Cavity Size and Shape: A Systematic Review Addressing Relevance to Intrauterine Procedures and Events
- Abstract: AbstractUterine cavity measurement began with evaluation of post-mortem and surgical specimens. It has been extended in vivo by use of mechanical instruments and visualization techniques. This is a systematic review of the range of values for the uterine cavity and the practical implications of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Status of Emergency Obstetric Care in a Local Government Area in South-South Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractThis study assessed the status of the availability and performance of Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) in 12 functional public health facilities out of the existing 19 in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State in South- South Nigeria, prior to the Midwives Service Scheme (MSS) launch ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Motivational Groups Support Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Use of Risk Reduction Behaviors in HIV Positive Nigerian Women: A Pilot Study
- Abstract: AbstractNigerian women comprise the fastest growing group of persons with AIDS in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy has transformed the course of HIV/AIDS to a treatable, chronic illness worldwide. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the efficacy of a group intervention using motivational ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Obstructed Labour in Resource-Poor Settings: The Need for Revival of Symphysiotomy in Nigeria
- Abstract: AbstractSymphysiotomy is an operation in which the fibres of the pubic symphysis are partially divided to allow separation of the joint and thus enlargement of the pelvic dimensions thereby facilitating vaginal delivery of the foetus in the presence of mild to moderate cephalopelvic disproportion. ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -050
Bridging Theory and Practice in HIV Prevention for Rural Youth, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Thirty years into combating the spread of HIV through behaviour change interventions experience has grown in the application of multiple approaches from one-for-one counseling and small group workshops, information sessions, and activities to large-scale rallies and mass media campaigns ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Evaluation of School- and Community-Based HIV Prevention Interventions with Junior Secondary School Students in Edo State, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract This study examined the impact of two interventions delivered in rural communities and schools in Edo State, Nigeria designed to decrease youth vulnerability to HIV infection. The Ministry of Education approved Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE) programme delivered in Junior Secondary ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Online Sexual Activities and Sexual Risk-Taking among Adolescents and Young Adults in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract As internet penetration surges in different parts of the world, access to a wide range of subject matters also increases. Matters of sexuality are no exceptions. While there is ample empirical evidence that youths seek knowledge about sexuality, and get involved in sexually stimulating ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Reproductive Health Characteristics of Young Malawian Women Seeking Post-Abortion Care
- Abstract: Abstract Abortion is illegal in Malawi except when the pregnancy endangers the mother's life, yet complications of abortion account for the majority of admissions to gynecological wards. This study collected data on all post-abortion care (PAC) cases reporting to all PAC-providing health facilities ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Assessment of Service Availability and Health Care Workers' Opinions about Young Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health in Soweto, South Africa
- Abstract: Abstract Young women in South Africa experience high HIV and unintended pregnancy rates. Health care workers' (HCWs') opinions about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues impact young women's ability to access SRH services. We explored HCW opinions through interviews with a purposive sample ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
What Does a Decolonizing/Decentralizing Methodology in Examining Sexual Lives Entail'
- Abstract: Abstract This paper is based on an international study, HIV Prevention for Rural Youth (HP4RY) 2008-2012, designed to examine the state of, and teach about, sexual health and HIV/AIDS in Edo State, Nigeria. The paper focuses on the mixed methods used in this study, paying attention to the meaning ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
The Use of National Youth Service Corp Members to Build AIDS Competent Communities in Rural Edo State Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract This paper focuses on the community component of a larger action research project on HIV Prevention for Rural Youth (HP4RY), funded by the Global Health Research Initiative (Canada). It began with ethnographic research in 10 communities selected using geographic representative sampling and ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Early Marriage in Africa - Trends, Harmful Effects and Interventions
- Abstract: Abstract This article explores the pattern of early marriage in Africa. It focuses on the sub-Saharan region as an area with the highest rates of early marriage in the world. The harmful effects of early marriage are explored in terms of impact on the health, education and economic well-being of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Community Norms about Youth Condom Use in Western Kenya: Is Transition Occurring'
- Abstract: Abstract Most HIV prevention strategies for African youth have been ineffective in changing key behaviors like condom use, partly because community antagonism and structural barriers have rarely been addressed. Through qualitative research in rural Western Kenya, we sought to describe the attitudes ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Perceptions of Deaf Youth about Their Vulnerability to Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe
- Abstract: Abstract This article examined the perceptions of deaf youth about their vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems in Masvingo District of Zimbabwe. A quasi-survey was employed to carry out the field study. Therefore, a snowball sampling procedure was used to identify the respondents ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Meeting the Challenges of North-South Collaboration: The Case of HIV Prevention for Rural Youth, Edo State, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Despite the significant contributions of the various North-South research partnerships during the past five decades to enhancing research capacity in the South, they have faced a number of challenges associated with the various partnerships. There have been limited attempts to critically ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Opportunities and Limitations for Using New Media and Mobile Phones to Expand Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Six Nigerian States
- Abstract: Abstract Reproductive health problems are a challenge affecting young people in Nigeria. Education as a Vaccine (EVA) implements the My Question and Answer Service1, using mobile phones to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. Use of the service by adolescent girls ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Promoting Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy with Young Married Women in Northern Nigeria: A Short Report
- Abstract: Abstract The persistence of early and closely spaced pregnancies in Northern Nigeria contributes to maternal and child morbidity and mortality. A technical working group to WHO recommended that following a birth, a woman should space her next pregnancy by at least 24 months, and following a ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Promoting Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa: The Need for a Paradigm Shift
- Abstract: Over the past two decades, a large body of literature has emerged suggesting a distinct pattern of sexual behavior among adolescents in sub- Saharan Africa, and its contribution to the rapid population growth, high birth rates and the intractable rates of maternal mortality and HIV/AIDS in the ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Association between Age at First Sexual Relation and Some Indicators of Sexual Behaviour among Adolescents
- Abstract: Abstract This study explores the relationship between age at first sexual intercourse and four indicators of sexual behaviour among adolescents aged 14 to 19 years in Burkina Faso, Malawi and Uganda. Analyses are conducted using data from National Surveys of Adolescents, organized in 2004. ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Application of Information and Communication Technology for Scaling Up Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Abstract: Abstract The pervasive presence of the internet and the commonality of mobile devices for communication technology have changed modalities for information exchange. Recent developments in information and communication technology (ICT) have specific implications regarding dissemination of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Youth and HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Call for Effective Policies and Programs
- Abstract: Recent demographic data indicate that Africa consists largely of a youthful population as compared to other regions of the World. United Nations data indicate that in 2010, there were 364 million Africans aged 15-34 years, and 209 million aged 15-24 years, accounting for 35.6% and 20.2% ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
HIV Prevention for Rural Youth in Nigeria: Background Overview
- Abstract: Abstract The negative impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic has been a major challenge to sub-Saharan Africa. Although the rate of new HIV infections in sub-continent has decreased, the total number of people living with HIV continues to rise. Most of the people infected with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Empowering Teachers to Change Youth Practices: Evaluating Teacher Delivery and Responses to the FLHE Programme in Edo State, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract School-based programming is one of the most common approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention among youth. This paper presents the history and development of the Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE) programme in Edo State, Nigeria and results of evaluation of teacher actions and responses to ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
From Intervention to Invitation: Reshaping Adolescent Sexual Health through Story Telling and Games
- Abstract: Abstract The University of Chicago and the University of Ibadan in Nigeria have partnered to exchange innovative insights into the sexual and reproductive health of disadvantaged populations in Chicago and Nigeria. Youth in both Chicago and Nigeria face disproportionately high rates of mortality ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Influences of Family Structure Dynamics on Sexual Debut in Africa: Implications for Research, Practice and Policies in Reproductive Health and Social Development
- Abstract: Abstract There is no research on the timing, sequencing and number of changes in family environment and their influences on sexual and reproductive health outcomes in Africa. Using a population-based survey with data on family structure at three points in the life course, this paper examines the ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -050
Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use in Angola
- Abstract: Abstract After emerging from decades of civil war, Angola's economy has rapidly grown, yet its reproductive health outcomes have not improved at a commensurate level. At the time of this study, Angola had one of the highest rates of maternal mortality and fertility in the world. Only 6 percent of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -050
Prevalence of Forced Sex and Associated Factors among Women and Men in Kisumu, Kenya
- Abstract: Abstract Sexual violence is a well-recognized global health problem, albeit with limited population-based data available from sub-Saharan Africa. We sought to measure the prevalence of forced sex in Kisumu, Kenya, and identify its associated factors. The data were drawn from a population-based ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -050
Introducing Misoprostol for the Treatment of Incomplete Abortion in Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Despite legal restriction, induced abortions and resulting complications are common in Nigeria. Misoprostol administration for incomplete abortion was introduced in 3 Nigerian hospitals. The feasibility of the hospitals, patient and provider acceptability were assessed using questionnaire ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
What Is Talked About When Parents Discuss Sex with Children: Family Based Sex Education In Windhoek, Namibia
- Abstract: Abstract Among limits to school based sex education in Namibia are teachers that sexually harass children, unqualified Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) teachers and lack of teaching materials. Moreover out of school youths cannot access school based SRH education. Given these shortcomings, and ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
A Survey of the Oral Health Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
- Abstract: Abstract To describe the self-reported oral health knowledge, attitudes and oral hygiene habits, among pregnant women receiving antenatal care at the Lagos State University teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted at the LASUTH antenatal clinic during ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Identification and Understanding of Pre-term Birth at Kintampo Municipal Hospital: A Qualitative Cross-sectional Study
- Abstract: Abstract Up to 42% of nearly 10 million under five deaths occur in neonates with prematurity being a principal cause. This paper presents the outcome of a cross sectional qualitative study conducted among 14 hospital staff engaged in infant care in Kintampo, Ghana. Confidential interviews were used ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Maternal Obesity in Early Pregnancy and Subsequent Pregnancy Outcome in a Nigerian Population
- Abstract: Abstract Despite a rising prevalence worldwide, there is limited data on pregnancy outcome among African women with prepregnancy or early pregnancy obesity. This was a case-control study to determine the prevalence of maternal obesity in early pregnancy and compare the subsequent pregnancy outcome ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Intraocular Pressure in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Nigerian Women
- Abstract: Abstract A number of hormones are known to affect intraocular pressure. Of these, the female sex hormones are the predominant ones to cause variations in intraocular pressure. The aim of this study was to determine if variation in sex hormones in pregnancy affects intraocular pressure. This study ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Risk Factors for Maternal Deaths in Unplanned Obstetric Admissions to the Intensive Care Unit-Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abstract: Abstract This study was undertaken to determine the risk factors for maternal deaths in unplanned or unbooked obstetric admissions to the intensive care unit of a tertiary health centre. Hospital records of unbooked obstetric admissions to the intensive care unit of the hospital from January 1997 ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Socio-Demographic and Maternal Factors in Anaemia in Pregnancy at Booking in Kano, Northern Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Anaemia in pregnancy still causes significant maternal morbidity and mortality in the developing countries including Nigeria. The burden and underlying factors are varied even within countries. We studied the prevalence of anaemia at booking and underlying factors in a teaching hospital in ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Men's Knowledge and Spousal Communication about Modern Family Planning Methods in Ethiopia
- Abstract: Abstract This study attempted to determine knowledge, approval and communication about family planning methods among married men in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among a representative sample of 738 married males in Amhara Region. All 738 (100%) of the respondents had heard of ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Geographical Distribution of Publications in the African Journal of Reproductive Health: An Analysis of 2006-2010 papers
- Abstract: Abstract Scientific research has been recognized as one of the cornerstones of economic growth and development. Publication of research findings in biomedical journals has grown exponentially in the past few decades globally but the contribution of developing countries is still abysmally low. To ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Factors Influencing Gender Based Violence among Men and Women in Selected States in Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract This study determined the factors associated with gender based violence among 3000 men and women in selected states in Nigeria. Respondents who had experienced physical violence were 806(26.9 comprising 353(11.8%) males and 453(15.1%) females (p
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Contraceptive Use: Implication for Completed Fertility, Parity Progression and Maternal Nutritional Status in Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract The study identified socio-demographic factors influencing contraceptive use while using nutritional status, completed fertility and parity progression as key variables. NDHS, 2008 dataset on married women aged 45-49 was used. Chi-square, ordinary linear and logistic regression models were ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Diagnosis of Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy is still a Challenge in Eastern Sudan
- Abstract: Abstract This was a cross sectional prospective study carried out in Kassala Maternity Hospital, Eastern Sudan (2008-2011) to investigate the incidence rate and factors associated with delayed presentation in ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The total number of deliveries during the study period was ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Sexual and Reproductive Health Education among Dressmakers and Hairdressers in the Assin South District of Ghana
- Abstract: Abstract This was an exploratory study on how dressmakers and hairdressers in the Assin South District of Ghana receive education on sexual and reproductive health. The respondents comprised mainly of full time female dressmakers and hairdressers as well as their apprentices (aged between 15 and 35 ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -050
Conscientious Objection and Reproductive Health Service Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abstract: Abstract Lack of access to quality reproductive health services is the main contributor to the high maternal mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is partly due to a shortage of qualified and experienced health care providers. However conscientious objection amongst the ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Time for Action: Audit, Accountability and Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Improving the quality of care is essential for achieving reductions in maternal mortality. Audit is one of the methods which can be used to simultaneously assess as well as improve quality. This commentary discusses one type of audit - confidential enquiries into maternal death. We believe ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Experiences with Provision of Post-Abortion Care in a University Teaching Hospital in South-East Nigeria: A Five Year Review
- Abstract: Abstract The objective of the study was to review the implementation of Post Abortion Care and effective linkage to other post abortion services in Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria. Data on PAC over a five year period (July, 2004 to June, 2009) were analyzed and a ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Persistence of Risky Sexual Behaviours and HIV/AIDS: Evidence from Qualitative Data in Three Nigerian Communities
- Abstract: Abstract The behavioural factors that are driving HIV/AIDS remain largely elusive despite vast number of quantitative studies. It is widely acknowledged that sensitive issues like sexual mores are better studied, using the qualitative methods. An ethnographic semi-longitudinal study was conducted ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes among Eclamptic Patients Admitted to Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania
- Abstract: Abstract Eclampsia continues to be a major problem, particularly in developing countries such as Tanzania, contributing significantly to high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. We conducted a study to establish the incidence of eclampsia and the associated maternal and perinatal ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Gender and the Reproductive Rights of Tarok Women in Central Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract The study investigated how unequal gender relations inhibit the attainment of women's reproductive rights. It examined whether women can choose if and when to marry, who to marry/have sex with, ability to negotiate sex with spouse, and their access to family planning. Based on theoretical ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Women at Risk of Physical Intimate Partner Violence: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Low-Income Community in Southwest Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is prevalent in Nigeria but a culture of silence exists, making it difficult to identify women at risk. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was employed to determine the prevalence and predictors of physical IPV in a low income, high density community in ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Cervical Cancer Awareness and Preventive Practices: A Challenge for Female Urban Slum Dwellers in Lagos, Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological cancer in Nigeria and women of low socio-economic status are at high risk of this condition. A study was conducted on the awareness of cervical cancer, attitude towards the disease and screening practice of women residing in two urban slums ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Nigerian Lawyers and Reproductive Health Rights: A Survey of Knowledge, Practices and Opinions on Law Reforms among the Bar and Bench in North Eastern Nigeria
- Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of practicing Nigerian lawyers towards issues relating to reproductive health and reproductive rights, and their opinions about abortion law reform. It was a population- based study which consisted of interviews with ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Disclosure of HIV Positive Result to a Sexual Partner among Adult Clinical Service Users in Kemissie District, Northeast Ethiopia
- Abstract: Abstract HIV Status disclosure is vital for HIV prevention efforts and the couple's health in the context of accelerated highly active antiretroviral therapy. This study aimed to identify factors associated with disclosure of HIV Status to a sexual partner and its outcomes. A facility based ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060
Enough Children: Reproduction, Risk and "Unmet Need" among People Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Western Uganda
- Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we use survey (n=87) and interview (n=30) data to investigate orientations towards future childbearing among people receiving antiretroviral treatment and their family members in western Uganda. We investigate how reproductive options are perceived, by those receiving ... (Publication: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
  PubDate: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -060