Introduction: Young peoples’ knowledge on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHRs) is essential in exercising these rights. But little is known about level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual and reproductive ...

Background:Provision of family planning following childbirth is an important opportunity to address the unmet family planning needs of women and enhance theirfuture reproductive health of women. In developing countries ...

:Induction of labor is best undertaken when continuing the pregnancy is thought to be associated with greater maternal or fetal risk with no contraindication to vaginal birth.Although induction of labor is commonly practiced, ...

Background: Breast cancer is a growing health challenge in developing countries with high mortality and morbidity associated with prolonged patient delays and advanced-stage presentations. However, evidence-based ...

Surgical site infection is defined by the Disease Control and Prevention criteria as an infection occurring within 30 days after the operation and involves the skin incision and subcutaneous tissue and/or the deep soft ...

Background: Intestinal Obstruction is the failure of propagation of intestinal contents, and may be due to a mechanical or functional pathology. It is the most common surgical emergency worldwide. Several factors contribute ...

Background: Preconception care is vital for identifying and addressing maternal and fetal risk factors before pregnancy, thereby reducing morbidities, deaths, and non-communicable diseases. Studies advocate for extending ...

Caesarean section (CS) is becoming the most frequently performed surgical procedure worldwide. Even though, variation exists in the rates of CS across and within countries, it ranges from 10% to 40%. The increase in CS, ...

Background: Induced Abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can live independently. An abortion may be elective (based on a woman's personal choice) or therapeutic (to preserve the health ...

Background: Surgical site infections are the most common nosocomial infection and frequently cause morbidity and mortality among inpatients of hospitals. The incidence varies from hospital to hospital. Several factors ...