Risk factors for repeated suicidal attempts: a 6 –year retrospective study at Jos University teaching hospital, Jos.

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M Agbir ◽  
M.D Audu ◽  
M.W Osika
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Suicidal Attempts

scholarly journals Coital trauma as seen at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Assumpta Nnenna Nweke ◽  
Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor ◽  
Bridget Nkiruka Uche-Nwidagu ◽  
Wendy Chinwe Oliobi ◽  
Malachy Chizoba Onyema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Posterior Fornix ◽  
The Common ◽  
Causes And Risk Factors

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Though pleasurable, coitus may result in morbidity and even mortality. One of such morbidities is coital trauma, a global occurrence that is grossly under reported. This study aimed to determine the causes and risk factors for coital trauma as well as its clinical presentation.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a 4 year retrospective study of patients that presented with coital injuries at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Data were obtained from patients’ clinical notes using a specially designed proforma. Statistical analysis was performed using Epi Info<sup>TM </sup>7.2.1.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The majority of women that presented with coital trauma were adolescents (67.9%). Most of them were single (92.9%), nulliparous (89.3%) and had only primary education (57.1%). The commonest cause of coital trauma was rape (75%). The commonest risk factors were inadequate foreplay (57.1%) and coitarche (42.9%). Other risk factors were genital disproportion, pregnancy, puerperium and influence of drugs. The common clinical presentations were vaginal bruises (75%) and vaginal lacerations (64.3%) while the commonest site of injury was the hymen (42.9%) followed by the vulva (35.7%). Other less common sites of injury were the lower vagina and posterior fornix.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Coital trauma is relatively common and young girls are mainly affected. Rape is the major cause while inadequate foreplay and coitarche are the major predisposing factors. </p>

scholarly journals Histopathological Pattern of Fungal Infections Seen in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto from 2014 To 2018

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
M. O. Mohammed ◽  
M. Sirajo ◽  
O. O. Okechi ◽  
A. T. Muhammad ◽  
R. I. Tsamiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Report Cards ◽  
Referral Centre ◽  
Subcutaneous Mycosis ◽  
Common Manifestation ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Introduction: Fungal infection is a common manifestation in this part of the country and worldwide. It is essential to define the epidemiology of fungal infection in a particular environment. Aim: This study aims to analyze the diagnosis of fungal infection carried out in patients attending the histopathology department (UDUTH) Sokoto from 2014 to 2018. Method: This study is a retrospective study of all fungal infection biopsies carried out from 2014 – 2019 in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria, a referral centre for the neighbouring northern states Kebbi and Zamfara. Ethical clearance was obtained from the ethical committee of UDUTH, data was collected from histological report cards and analyze manually. Some tissue blocks of the case were retrieved to confirm the diagnosis. A total of 66 requests for fungal diagnosis were received from January 2014 to December 2018, which represent about 0.7% of the total biopsies received over the study period. Result: Out of the 66 of request for fungal diagnosis 32(48.5%) were fungal positive. Subcutaneous mycosis was the most frequent fungal infection with a frequency of 18(56.25%). Males were more frequently affected than females with the frequencies of 18(56.25%) and 14 (43.75%) respectively.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Episiotomy and Perineal Lacerations in a University Teaching Hospital, North-Central Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
S K Hembah-Hilekaan ◽  
A O Ojabo ◽  
O Audu ◽  
P E Onche ◽  
M T Maanongun
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Fetal Weight ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Warning Sign ◽  
Perineal Laceration ◽  
Perineal Lacerations ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries

Episiotomy is an incision on the introitus and the perineum to increase pelvic outlet to facilitate childbirth and prevent trauma to fetal and maternal tissues. Episiotomy and perineal laceration may predispose the woman to short and long term complications. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of episiotomy and perineal lacerations and their associated risks factors at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria. Retrospective data of all women who had spontaneous vagina delivery over a 3 year period with perineal laceration/episiotomy were reviewed. Data was obtained from the records and information on the socio-demographic variables, episiotomies, lacerations and the birth weight of infants. The associated risk factors were recorded using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.Of the 636 vaginal deliveries, 85(13.4%) had lacerations with 65(10.2%) first degree, 19(3.0%) second degree and 1(0.2%) major laceration. Episiotomy rate was 132(20.8%). The mean parity and birth weight of infants were 2.62(SD= ± 1.83) and 3.1 kg (SD= ± 0.767) respectively. The highest number of perineal tears 69(10.8%) were in the lower age group (≤ 30 years). A similar observation was noted in respect of episiotomies which rate however decreased with parity. The relationship between maternal age, parity, booking status, fetal weight and the perineal status at delivery was statistically significant (P≤ 0.05). Episiotomy and perineal laceration rates in our institution were low. The major risk factors were low parity, young maternal age and increasing fetal weight at birth and their presence should be an early warning sign. We advise perineal support for all women during delivery.

scholarly journals Pattern, risk factors, and outcome of acute stroke in a Nigerian university teaching hospital: A 1-year review

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Babawale Arabambi ◽  
Olajumoke Oshinaike ◽  
OluwakemiOluwabunmi Akilo ◽  
Yakub Yusuf ◽  
ShamsideenAbayomi Ogun
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Nigerian University

Foot ulcers and risk factors among diabetic patients visiting Surgery Department in a University Teaching Hospital in Ajman, UAE

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Venkatramana Manda ◽  
Jayadevan Sreedharan ◽  
Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil ◽  
Rajdeep Das ◽  
Emi Hisamatsu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Surgery Department

Ten-year retrospective study on ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections from a university teaching hospital, South India

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Sushma Krishna ◽  
KavithaR Dinesh ◽  
Tintu Abraham ◽  
Dilip Panikar ◽  
Sanjeev Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt ◽  
South India ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Shunt Infections
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