Premenstrual Symptoms among Students in Health Institutions in Zaria, Northern Nigeria
Hajaratu U. Sulayman,
Nana H. Madugu,
Abimbola O. D. Kolawole,
Polite Onwuhafua
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
1-5
Received:
13 January 2015
Accepted:
23 January 2015
Published:
2 February 2015
Abstract: Introduction: About 90% of menstruating women get advanced warning of an approaching period because of the physical and/or psychological changes in the days before the period begins. Many women have mild symptoms and in a few it may be severe. This study intends to find the commonest symptoms among students in health institutions in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Objective: To determine the commonest premenstrual symptoms among students in health institutions in Zaria. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in some health institution in Zaria Northern Nigeria over a three month period. A total of 300 students were interviewed using semi structured open ended questionnaires. Information about premenstrual symptoms were sought. The criteria for the diagnosis of (Premenstrual Syndrome) PMS was based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM IV Manual). Data was analyzed using computer software SPSS version 20. Results: Medical students constituted 42.7%, Nursing 28.6%, Medical Laboratory 27.8% and Medical Records 0.9%.Their age range was 18 to 29 years with a mean age of 20 + 3 years. The mean age of menarche was 13.7 years (SD 2.1).The prevalence of PMS was 40.7%. The major tribes (Hausa/ Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba) were more likely to have the above symptoms than both the Northern and Southern minorities. The commonest symptoms was abdominal pain/discomfort as seen in 180 (70.6%) of the respondents. Tiredness 158 (61.0%) and painful/tender breasts 149 (57.1%) were also common. Fifty seven percent (57.3%) 141 of them had severe symptoms warranting drug use while 8 (3.7%) had to be admitted in the hospital. The use of drugs for the above symptoms as well as the hospitalization rate was not statistically significant. Conclusions: Both physical and psychological premenstrual symptoms were found among these students which affected their quality of life. To what extent these symptoms affect studies and family life in our environment requires further research.
Abstract: Introduction: About 90% of menstruating women get advanced warning of an approaching period because of the physical and/or psychological changes in the days before the period begins. Many women have mild symptoms and in a few it may be severe. This study intends to find the commonest symptoms among students in health institutions in Zaria, Northern...
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Psychosocial Morbidity in Women Attending an Infertility Clinic in Northwestern Nigeria: ‘Its the Worst Misfortune of a Woman’
Mustapha Aisha,
Adesiyun Adebiyi Gbadebo,
Yusuf Abdulkareem Jika,
Abdullahi Jibril Randawa,
Lawal Biliaminu
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
6-12
Received:
29 December 2014
Accepted:
22 January 2015
Published:
3 February 2015
Abstract: Background: Infertility is a problem of global proportions. It is the most important reproductive health concern of women. Generally, the female is held responsible for virtually all cases of infertility. The men folk are held as above board. Consequent upon this, the woman is humiliated, isolated, derided, rebuffed and abused. This abuse could be physical or psychological. The psychosocial morbidity they have can also affect their treatment success as such there is need to evaluate the prevalence, types, and sources of this psychosocial morbidity and also the need to introduce psychotherapy as part of infertility management in our centre.Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on consecutive women attending the infertility clinic at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika Zaria. Data was collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire designed by the researchers and psychiatric morbidity in the women was assessed by means of the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) until sample size of 217 was met. Women with severe psychological distress were confidentially interviewed about their sources of pressure. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 33.2years. Most of them were married [95.8%] in a monogamous setting [72.2%] and in their first order of marriage [62%]. Fifty-six percent of them had secondary infertility. The mean duration of infertility in all respondents was 5.3years. Majority [77.8%] of the respondents were stressed by being unable to conceive. Their sources of pressure included their husbands, mother-in-law amongst others. 26.2% have been physically abused as a result of their infertility. Only 29.8% of women will consider adoption in case of prolonged childlessness and most [63.8%] of infertile women will cope better with infertility if there were support groups. Prevalence of psychological distress among infertile women was 37.8% and of these, 7.7% had severe psychological distress. Those with primary infertility, longer duration of infertility and the financial burden of treatment had a statistically significant increase in severe psychological distress. Previous psychiatric disorder did not affect the prevalence of severe psychological distress in them. In-depth interview with these women revealed the enormous burden they carry as a result of infertility including marital disharmony, social stigma, and mental health difficulties.Conclusion: A significant proportion of infertile women experience psychosocial morbidity, as such, there is needed to implement psychotherapy as part of infertility management.
Abstract: Background: Infertility is a problem of global proportions. It is the most important reproductive health concern of women. Generally, the female is held responsible for virtually all cases of infertility. The men folk are held as above board. Consequent upon this, the woman is humiliated, isolated, derided, rebuffed and abused. This abuse could be ...
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Evaluation of Specific Spinal Segmental Stabilizing Exercises in the Treatment of Antenatal Low Back Pain
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
13-17
Received:
17 January 2015
Accepted:
29 January 2015
Published:
10 February 2015
Abstract: Aims: To investigate the effect of specific lumbar stabilizing exercises on relieving antenatal low back pain. Study design: A randomized clinical controlled trial. Place and Duration of study: Department of Obstetrics (antenatal clinic), Kafelsheikh general hospital - Kafelsheikh, between October 2014 and January 2015. Methodology: Twenty pregnant women (age 20-25 years) at 20-24 weeks gestation, clinically diagnosed with low back pain and divided into 2 equal groups (A&B). Patients in group A were treated by lumbar stabilizing exercises for 12 weeks, patients in group B without any treatment. Low back pain intensity and spine flexibility were measured by mean of a 100-mm horizontal visual analogue scale and side bending test before and after the treatment program. Results: Patients in group A showed significant decrease in low back pain intensity (P=0.01) and spine flexibility (P=0.01), while in group B there were significant increase in low back pain intensity (P=0.01) without difference in spine flexibility (Right and Left sides) (P=0.83 and 0.6) at the end of the study. There were no significant differences in low back pain intensity (P=0.82) and spine flexibility (Right and Left sides) (P=0.76 and 0.69) at the beginning of the study. But there were highly significant differences in low back pain intensity (P=0.001) and spine flexibility (Right and Left sides)(P=0.01) at the end of the study between both groups, Conclusion: lumbar stabilizing exercises decrease the pain intensity and increase the lumbar range of motion.
Abstract: Aims: To investigate the effect of specific lumbar stabilizing exercises on relieving antenatal low back pain. Study design: A randomized clinical controlled trial. Place and Duration of study: Department of Obstetrics (antenatal clinic), Kafelsheikh general hospital - Kafelsheikh, between October 2014 and January 2015. Methodology: Twenty pregnant...
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Listeriosis in Pregnant Women in Morocco: A Case Report
Youssef Benabdejlil,
Mostafa Chegri,
Jaouad Kouach,
Driss Moussaoui,
Mohamed Dehayni
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
18-20
Received:
26 January 2015
Accepted:
1 February 2015
Published:
11 February 2015
Abstract: Listeriosis is a rare infectious disease. Pregnant women with listeriosis represent 1/3 of all listeriosis cases. Listeriosis is a foodborne disease. Sporadic as well as epidemic cases of listeriosis are usually related to contaminated processed food, especially meat dishes served in fast-food restaurants and dairy products. Pregnant women are at an increased risk for listeriosis infection. Unfortunately the symptoms are not specific and the diagnosis presents a considerable challenge. Although the literature offers some case reports on a complicated course of listeriosis during pregnancy the infection usually runs a mild course in pregnant women. Regardless, fetal or neonatal infection is related to very high risk of lethal complications in the newborn, among others: sepsis, meningitis or pneumonia. The authors report a case of a 26-year-old primigravida woman with listeriosis. Throughout this case they describe the course of the infection, diagnostic process and treatment of this disease.
Abstract: Listeriosis is a rare infectious disease. Pregnant women with listeriosis represent 1/3 of all listeriosis cases. Listeriosis is a foodborne disease. Sporadic as well as epidemic cases of listeriosis are usually related to contaminated processed food, especially meat dishes served in fast-food restaurants and dairy products. Pregnant women are at a...
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