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Effects of planned education on genital hygiene behavior of adolescent females in a secondary school: A quasi-experimental study in northern Cyprus
This study was conducted as a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to determine the effect of planned education on the genital hygiene behaviors of secondary school female students in northern Cypurs. The research was conducted with 290 adolescents. Data were collected by using a personal information form and the Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale (GHBS). The paired sample t-test was used to analyze the data. It was determined that only 55.2 % of the adolescents received genital hygiene training, 11.7% had a genital infection and 48.6% used cosmetic products for the genital area. After education, there was a statisticall...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Arzu Abi ç Gamze Yatmaz Meltem Alt ınışık Ahu Aksoy Can Source Type: research

Evaluation of nurses' and midwives' knowledge and attitudes towards recognizing violence against women
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Feb 28;28(2):116-124. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.11.ABSTRACTThe study was cross-sectional research that surveyed 410 nurses and midwives from March 2020 to March 2021 in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives towards recognizing violence against women. The "Scale for Nurses' and Midwives' Recognition of the Symptoms of Violence against Women" were used. The average total scale score was 20.3 ± 3.2. The score of participants who are receiving postgraduate education, working in the field of gynaecology and obstetrics, and considering inter...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Ay şegül Dönmez Ye şim Yeşil Source Type: research

Spontaneous second trimester rupture of a previous caesarean section scar: A case report
In conclusion, Spontaneous uterine rupture of a previous caesarean section scar in the second trimester is rare. The diagnosis should be considered in a woman with previous caesarean section who experience an acute abdomen in the second trimester of pregnancy.PMID:38426295 | DOI:10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.12 (Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health)
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Maradona E Isikhuemen Celestine A Imarengiaye Temitope A Oyelade Friday E Okonofua Source Type: research

Reaffirming the value of continuing professional development
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Feb 29;28(2):9-12. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.1.ABSTRACTWith advances in clinical knowledge and changing norms for health services delivery, lifelong learning is essential for practitioners of sexual and reproductive health. Clinical topics should be complemented by various items, such as communications and management, to optimise the provision of care. Aiming to update knowledge, improve skills and enhance competence, professional development can take the form of diverse modalities ranging from the reading of professional journals through attendance at meetings to formal participation in scheme...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Lindsay Edouard Friday Okonofua Source Type: research

Using Total Cohort Fertility in Adolescence (TCFA) to analyse adolescent fertility trends and factors in Niger: Evidence from 1992 to 2012 demographic and health surveys
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Feb 29;28(2):13-30. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.2.ABSTRACTGirls aged 10-19 currently represent 12% of Niger's population (2020). And this number continues to grow as the fertility rate is higher while mortality is declining faster. Using Niger's demographic and health surveys carried out between 1992 and 2012, the study investigated adolescent fertility, its trends and associated factors. It mobilised descriptive methods (Total cohort fertility in adolescence (TCFA) computation, distribution of the number of adolescent births, and computation of adolescent cohort childbearing mean age) and multiv...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Adama Ouedraogo Source Type: research

Determinants of preterm premature rupture of membranes and associated perinatal and maternal outcomes at General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Hospital, South Africa
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Feb 28;28(2):31-42. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.3.ABSTRACTPreterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) is defined as the rupture of fetal membranes prior to the onset of labor, before 37 weeks gestation and remains a significant obstetric complication of pregnancy with high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The aim of our study was to establish the determinants of PPROM <34 weeks at this GJG MRH hospital which has a high incidence of PPROM. It was a descriptive , retrospective chart review of women diagnosed with PPROM over a 1 year period from 1st of January 2018 to 31st...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Ravindranath Rattan Hariram Ramnarain Source Type: research

Efficacy of metformin combined with vitamin D in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome: A meta-analysis
This study aims to assess the therapeutic effects of Metformin combined with vitamin D in PCOS patients. Eight databases were searched to obtain randomized controlled trials, both domestically and internationally, on the effects of Metformin combined with vitamin D in patients with PCOS. Data analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. Nine studies were ultimately included in this meta-analysis. Six studies reported the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance of the test group and the control group, which was significantly lower (SMD: -0.23; 95% Cl: -0.42,-0.04; P<0.05) than the control group, body mas...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Li Xiang Min Liao Yuyin Su Source Type: research

Strategies to enhance indigenous men's support for utilisation of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women in Kiboga and Rubanda rural districts in Uganda
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Feb 28;28(2):55-66. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i2.5.ABSTRACTUnintended pregnancies, a global public health concern with an annual incidence of about 74 million, significantly impact Africa, representing 25% of cases. These pregnancies, linked to health risks and mortalities, underscore the critical need for effective family planning especially the Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Long-acting reversible contraceptives offer a significant solution, yet their uptake in Uganda faces challenges due to insufficient male support. This qualitative study in Rubanda and Kiboga revealed negative...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Ronald A Kibonire David D Mphuthi Source Type: research

Behavioural determinants of women of reproductive age in the indigenous Talang Mamak Ethnic group
The objective of the study is to analyze the factors that influence reproductive health-needing behavior among Talang Mamak women of reproductive age. With 160 respondents, data was analyzed using logistic regression. The study discovered that education p = 0.001 with PR=4,738, knowledge p = 0.001 with PR=13,800, attitude p= 0.001 with PR=3,133, and tradition p= 0.001 with PR=226.66 are variables that influence the behavior of women of reproductive age toward needing reproductive health services. Among the five variables influencing the outcome, one stands out: tradition, which has an Exp(ß) value of 192.422. The multivar...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Nurmaini Nurmaini Etti Sudaryati Dona Martilova Rahmadani Sitepu Source Type: research

Exploring challenges and improvement strategies of adolescent-friendly health services in the northwest region of Namibia: A qualitative descriptive study
This study employed a qualitative approach utilising an explorative strategy. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Fifteen nurses were selected using a convenience sampling technique. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The data analysis led to the emergence of the following three themes: Challenges affecting the delivery of Adolescent Friendly Health Services, Challenges affecting participation of adolescent to AFHS and strategies to improve the provision of adolescent-friendly health services. Findings from this study revealed s...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Daniel O Ashipala Tangeni Nuuyoma Source Type: research

Perceptions of and barriers to uptake of contraceptives in plantation farming communities of Cross River State, Nigeria: A qualitative inquiry
This study was aimed at assessing the perception of and barriers to the uptake of contraceptives among residents of plantation farming communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. It was a multi-sited qualitative descriptive study conducted in three Local Government Areas (Ikom, Yakurr, and Akamkpa) in Cross River State, Nigeria between March and April 2022. Nine Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and twelve key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted with respondents from three plantation farming communities. The FGDs were conducted on sexually active unmarried girls, married women within the reproductive age, and married me...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Veronica A Undelikwo Glory E Bassey Ntongha E Ikpi Lilian O Ubi Rosemary I Eneji Source Type: research

Investigation of factors affecting mothers' satisfaction with childbirth and the supportive care given to them during labor
In this study, it was determined that 64.2% of mothers were satisfied with the support given during their birth. There is a significant relationship between age, number of pregnancies, number of births and Nursing Support Scale total score and mothers' satisfaction with birth. Mothers' satisfaction levels with birth are affected by these variables. It has been determined that as the birth support mothers receive during labor increases, their satisfaction level with birth increases. For this reason, it is recommended to increase care and support during labor and conduct other studies to determine other factors affecting sat...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: İlkay Ünal Hafize Öztürk Can Source Type: research