Journal of Women's Health Care

Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

ISSN: 2167-0420

Okafor Innocent Igwebueze

Okafor Innocent Igwebueze
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital,
Enugu, Part-time consultant to Semino Hospital and Maternity and Redeemer Maternity, Abakpa Nike, Enugu
Nigeria

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  • Research Article
    Mothers Experiences with Cut380a Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in Enugu, Southeast, Nigeria
    Author(s): Okafor Innocent Igwebueze Okafor Innocent Igwebueze

    Objective: To assess mother’s experiences with CuT380A Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD). Subjects and methods: Mothers who accepted PPIUD in three centers in Enugu from August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014 were the subjects of the study. Mother’s experiences with PPIUD were assessed with structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using excel 2007 software, and presented using percentages and graphs.  Results: Fifteen PPIUD were inserted during caesarean deliveries while 66 were inserted vaginally.  Majority of the mothers were of ages 31-40 years 43(53%), married 76(93.8%), secondary educated 46(56.8) and para 2-4 68(84%). PPIUD was mostly accepted because it was convenient after childbirth 81(100%). Few women experienced missing PPIUD strings 8(9.9%) and spontaneous expulsions 2(2... View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000266

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