Aims: Antibiotic prophylaxis is a recognized measure for preventing post-operative infection after Caesarean delivery and it is expedient that Obstetricians be aware and practice recommended regimen. This study aimed at ascertaining the knowledge and practice of antibiotic prophy...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/30084
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected pregnant women represent a unique population and co-infection with hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is considered a major health problem worldwide. Aims: This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and determinants of hepat...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/18458
Background: Pre-eclampsia is a common medical complication of pregnancy associated with increased maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Its etiology is unknown, although several evidences indicate that deficiency of various nutritional elements might play important role...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/18500
Background: Anemia in pregnancy is common especially in developing countries and iron supplementation is routinely given to pregnant women to mitigate the impacts of anemia in pregnancy. Objective: This study aimed at determining the side effect profiles of twice weekly and daily...
Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the accuracy of the symphysio-fundal height (SFH) in comparison to the last menstrual period (LMP) for gestational age assessment. Study Design: Hospital-based prospective cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Maternity uni...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/15826