Characteristics of patients presenting with complications of abortion in a tertiary health facility in south-west Nigeria
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
; 55(2): 186-189, 2013. tab
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Abortion is associated with significant health problem with short- and long-term complications that affect the quality of life of those who are fortunate enough to escape mortality. This study evaluated the population of patients with complications of abortion; identified the abortion providers and the pattern of contraceptive usage in these patients managed in our hospital; and suggests strategies on the required heath intervention.Design:
The design was a descriptive study of cases of abortions with complications. Setting andsubjects:
We reviewed all (225) cases of abortions with complications managed at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital; Osogbo; Nigeria; over a five-year period. Outcomemeasures:
Records of patients managed for abortion-related complications were retrieved; data were extracted and analysis was carried out for socio-demographic factors and other abortion-related characteristics.Results:
The study showed a more common occurrence of abortions among middle-aged (64.4); multiparous (53.3) women with a low socio-economic background (62.6); and they were performed mostly by medical doctors in private settings (37.8). The low usage of contraception (11.1) was of significance.Conclusion:
This study provided considerable insight into the complications of abortion in a tertiary institution in Nigeria. Most of the patients were aware of contraception; but usage; which mainly constituted emergency contraception; was low. Despite prophylactic antibiotics; sepsis was the most common observed complication. Healthcare intervention should be re-focused through the encouragement of the adoption of effective methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Healthcare providers should re-appraise their antibiotics regimen
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Asunto principal:
Aborto Inducido
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Anticonceptivos
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Centros de Atención Terciaria
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Hospitales de Enseñanza
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Año:
2013
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Article