Obi Andrew Ifeanyichukwu

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Attitude and Level of Preparedness among Pregnant Women in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Obi Andrew Ifeanyichukwu, Okojie Hilda Obehi & Keshi Richard · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Lack of advance planning for use of skilled attendants at birth contributes significantly to delays in receiving obstetric care. This study assessed attitude and level of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPACR) plan among pregnant women in Benin City, with a view to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25127

Contraception Usage: Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Attending a Health Facility in Benin City, Nigeria

Obi Andrew Ifeanyichukwu & Labiran Adetunji · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Contraceptive usage remains a challenge in developing countries. Despite high contraceptive awareness and knowledge, studies have shown disappointingly very low contraceptive usage. The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report places modern contracepti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16282

Assessment of Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Women of Reproductive Age in Benin City, Edo State

Obi Andrew Ifeanyichukwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Breast cancer is becoming very prevalent in developing countries including Nigeria which is now being bedeviled by the twin public health challenge of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Aims: This study was conducted to assess breast cancer knowledge and screening p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/15449