Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020

  • Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinics in Jigjiga Public Health Institution, Somali, Ethiopia

    Omar Mohamed Abdi, Mukhtar Shekabdulahi Warsame, Abdulahi Omar Abdulahi, Faysal Harun Hassan

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 122-134
    Received: 11 August 2020
    Accepted: 22 August 2020
    Published: 10 September 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Pregnancy is a normal process that results in a series physiological and psychosocial changes that can be accompanied by some danger signs and complications which are potentially life threatening to the mother and/or foetus. Although, childbirth is positive expectation for most of the women, it can be problematic for others. Knowledge o... Show More
  • Analysis of Cesarean Section Indications According to the Robson Classification in Surgical Maternities in Dakar, Senegal: About 9185 Cases

    Taliana Stephie Gondjout, Omar Gassama, Mohamed Tété Diadhiou, Marie Edouard Faye Dieme, Mamour Gueye, Abdoul Aziz Diouf, Pape Malick Ngom, Saidou Diallo, Raymond Alipio, Dieynaba Ndao, Sedouma Yatera, Alphousseyni Gaye, Daouda Ndour, Youanidou Wane Dia, Philippe Marc Moreira, Alassane Diouf, Jean Charles Moreau

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 135-140
    Received: 29 August 2020
    Accepted: 17 September 2020
    Published: 30 September 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The caesarean section rate remains relatively high in the surgical maternity hospitals in Dakar and the indications for scarred uterus are still high. The management of induced prematurity for maternal pathologies still poses real problems in Dakar. The aim of our study is to compare the Caesarean section rate in the different surgical ... Show More
  • Media Influence on Sexual Activity and Contraceptive Use Amongst Students of University of Jos, Jos Plateau State Nigeria

    Charles Ujunwa Anyaka, Christopher Orokpo Egbodo, Makshwar Luka Kahansim, Amaka Ngozi Ocheke, John Edeoja Edeh

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 141-147
    Received: 30 August 2020
    Accepted: 17 September 2020
    Published: 7 October 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction: The Youth are active consumers of media content where issues pertaining to sexual activity and contraceptives could be seen. Information derivable from the media can reduce the burden of reproductive health. Therefore, examining the influence of media on sexual behaviour and contraceptive use of students may assist policy makers to st... Show More
  • Prospects for the Treatment of Endometriosis: The Effect of Immune Peptides on the Reactivation of Immune Surveillance over Ectopic Endometrial Cells

    Natalia Zakharenko, Oleksii Tatskiy, Sergii Konovalenko

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 148-153
    Received: 13 September 2020
    Accepted: 29 September 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
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    Abstract: Background. Genital endometriosis (GE) remains a significantly common disease, occurring in 0.5-5% of fertile women and in 25-40% of women with infertility. In patients with GE, there is a decrease in apoptosis in endometrial cells compared to healthy women, even more pronounced in ectopic foci, as a result of which their proliferative activity inc... Show More