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Society of obstetrics and gynecologOkapani, A.y of Nigeria – clinical practice guidelines: guidelines for the prevention of cervical cancer

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Society of obstetrics and gynecologOkapani, A.y of Nigeria – clinical practice guidelines: guidelines for the prevention of cervical cancer Authors: Ezechi, O. C.; Okusanya, B. O.; Aimakhu, C. O.; Adesina, O. A.; Ohihoin, A. G.; Usman, H. A.; Umeora, O. U.; Akinola, R. I.; Anorlu, R.; Sagay, S. A.; Audu, B.; Fasubaa, O.; Oguntayo, B. A.; Awolude, O. A.; Ezeanochie, M.; Fawole, A.; Ijaiya, M.; Onyebuchi, A.; Dattijo, L.; Osagie, O. E.; Fabanwo, A.; Iketbuson, F.; Fawole, A. O.; Afolabi, B.; Agbogoroma, C.; Sadauki, H.; Okapani, A.; Yakasai, Y.; Muthir, J.; Okonta, P. Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines have been developed by professional societies globally. Each guideline although based on published scientific evidence reflected each country’s socioeconomic peculiarities and unique medical environment. The Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nigerian has published guidelines in other clinical areas; however, this is the first edition of practice guidelines for the prevention of cervical cancer. The Guidelines Committee was established in 2015 and decided to develop the first edition of this guideline following Delphi pool conducted among members which selected cervical cancer prevention as the subject that guideline is urgently needed. These guidelines cover strategies for cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management of test results. The committee developed the draft guideline during a 2‑day workshop with technical input from Cochrane Nigeria and Dr. Chris Maske, Lancet Laboratories, South Africa. The recommendations for each specific area were developed by the consensus, and they are summarized here, along with the details. The objective of these practice guidelines is to establish standard policies on issues in clinical practice related to the prevention of cervical cancer.

Markers of lipid and protein peroxidation among Nigerian university students with dysmenorrhoea

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Markers of lipid and protein peroxidation among Nigerian university students with dysmenorrhoea Authors: Orimadegun, B. E.; Awolude, O. A.; Agbedana, E. O. Abstract: Introduction: Oxidative stress has been associated with primary dysmenorrhea, but studies that have assessed multiple markers of peroxidation are scarce. This study investigated malondialdehyde (MDA), nitrotyrosine (3‑NT), and protein carbonyls (PrCarb) as markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant status by serum alpha tocopherol level in young Nigerian women with dysmenorrhea. Materials and Methods: In a case–control design, 45 female undergraduates who had had regular menses for at least six previous cycles were recruited consecutively from a university clinic as cases and 45 apparently healthy age‑matched counterparts in their hall of residences as controls. Serum levels of MDA, 3‑NT, and PrCarb were determined using standard methods, and the values were compared between cases and controls using Mann–Whitney U‑test and graphs. Results: Study participants’ ages range from 16 to 29 years (mean = 22.0 ± 3.1 years). Serum level of 3‑NT (45.89 ± 37.11 vs 21.27 ± 13.94 ng/mL) and MDA (0.75 ± 0.19 vs 0.45 ± 0.11 nmol/mL) was significantly higher in cases than controls. Plasma alpha tocopherol was significantly lower in cases (7.51 ± 1.95 μmol/L) than controls (8.98 ± 1.95 μmol/L). Conversely, PrCarb levels were not significantly difference between cases and controls. There were significant correlations between alpha tocopherol and 3‑NT (r = −0.285; P = 0.007) and MDA (r = −0.321; P = 0.002), whereas this relationship was not shown with PrCarb (r = −0.073; P = 0.496). Conclusion: Remarkable lipid and protein peroxidation observed in young Nigerian women with dysmenorrhea was accompanied by correspondingly low level of serum alpha tocopherol suggesting potential need for vitamin E supplementation.

Burden of cytopaenia among HIV positive women at University College Hospital, Ibadan

2018-02-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Burden of cytopaenia among HIV positive women at University College Hospital, Ibadan Authors: Adesina, O. A.; Fasola, F.; Adekanbi, O.; Ogunbosi, B.; Akinyemi, J.; Kuti, M. A.; Kuti, M. A.; Michael, O.; Fayemiwo, A.; Awolude, O.; Adewole, I. Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have examined cytopaenia among HIV positive pregnant women. Objectives: To assess burden of cytopaenia among HIV positive pregnant women. Methodology: This cross-sectional study of women on HAART <6months, defined anemia as hematocrit <33%, leucopenia as total white blood cell count <3,000 cells/mm3 and thrombocytopenia as absolute platelet count <100,000 cells/mm3. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Results: Over 8 years, of 1,197 women, the mean age was 29.02(±5.4) years and mean gestational age 25.9(±8.1) weeks. Prevalence of anaemia was 76.8%, leucopaenia 6.9% and thrombocytopenia 4.7%. The mean haematocrit was 28.5%(±4.5); median white blood count 5,500/mm3 ; median platelet count 200,000/mm3 and median CD4 323 cells/mm3. Mean haematocrit was highest (29.7%±5.3) in women in the first trimester but lowest (28.4% ±4.6) in women in second trimester (p=0.04). Compared with earlier trimesters, women in the third trimester had higher median white blood count (5,600 cells/mm3), higher neutrophil (61.0% ±11.2) but lower lymphocytes (28.3%± 9.2) (p=0.18; 0.00, 0.00). Median absolute platelet count was highest (206,000 cells/mm3) in the first trimester but lowest (195,000 cells/mm3) in third trimester (0.04). Women with lower CD4 had higher prevalence of cytopaenias. Conclusion: Cytopaenias are not uncommon in this population especially with lower CD4.

Invasive cervical cancer in Ibadan: socio-sexual characteristic, clinical stages at presentation, histopathology distributions and HIV status

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Invasive cervical cancer in Ibadan: socio-sexual characteristic, clinical stages at presentation, histopathology distributions and HIV status Authors: Awolude, O. A.; Oyerinde, S. O. Abstract: Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection persistence is the necessary but not sufficient cause of invasive cervical cancer (ICC). The effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) co-infection have been well documented. The purpose of this study was to describe our experience on the clinico-pathological characteristics of patients with cervical cancer and HIV status at a tertiary Hospital in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive study among ICC patients presenting for clinical staging and biopsy for histological diagnosis at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology outpatient theatre of our hospital between January 2009 and February 2011. Results: Sixteen (6.8%) of the 248 patients with histologically confirmed ICC in this study were HIV positive. The mean age of all the participants was 55.4 (SD±10.2) years with the HIV positive patients’ younger than the HIV-negative and those that declined HIV testing. Coitarche was at lower age (18 [SD±4.4] vs 22[SD±3.4] years vs 24.5[SD±4.4], respectively). The modal lifetime sexual partners were four, one and two, respectively. Clinically, more HIV positive patients, presented at advanced stage of ≥ 2B. Also, the adenocarcinoma histological variant was slightly more among the HIV positive patients. Conclusion: HIV seemed relatively common among ICC patients and they presented at lower ages, at more advanced stages, earlier coitarche and more lifetime sexual partners. The proportion of adenocarcinoma histological types was slightly higher among the HIV positive patients compared with seronegative patients and those with unknown HIV status. Larger studies to substantiate these findings and ICC-HIV causal relationship are required.