Aduloju OP Author
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Prevalence; Flatus incontinence; Faecal incontinence; Sphincter tear; Parturients; Nigerian hospital
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Aduloju OP is working in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. He has published more articles and he has good knowledge in Prevalence; Flatus incontinence; Faecal incontinence; Sphincter tear; Parturients; Nigerian hospital, Cesarean scar pregnancy; Ectopic pregnancy; Treatment.
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Author(s): Aduloju OP, Ajayi OA and Aduloju T
Objectives: Anal incontinence may complicate childbirth and this has been grossly under-reported. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors associated with anal incontinence among nulliparous women undergoing vaginal delivery at a tertiary healthcare center in Nigeria.
Methods: A longitudinal study carried out among 293 nulliparous women delivered vaginally at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti between January and March, 2012. Questionnaires were administered at index delivery, nine months and five years assessing for socio-demographic data, subsequent deliveries and anorectal symptoms. Women with sphincter tear at first delivery were compared with women without such injury while risk factors associated wit... view moreĀ»