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Epidemiology of infertility among women in Nigeria

Azuonwu Goodluck, Okoro Stella Nkiruka

Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Department of Human Kinetics Health and Safety Studies, Ignatius Ajuru Unversity, Nigeria

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Volume / Issue3 / 3 (July-September 2022)
Pages08-12
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  • Received30 May 2021
  • Accepted15 June 2021

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Abstract

As a reproductive health condition and a global public health concern, infertility has a large and negative societal impact on infertile couples, particularly women. The study looked into the occurrence, common causes, prevalence, and prevention of infertility in women aged 15 to 55 in four healthcare facilities in Osun state. Between 2001 and 2003, a survey of 200 cases of infertility was conducted on a total of 50 cases of infertility evaluated at the hospital center. Infertility was found to be prevalent in all of the centers. Every person has the right to the finest physical and mental health possible. The study suggests that women get a safe abortion to avoid pelvic infection and take steps to reduce the causes and incidence of infertility.

Keywords

EpidemiologyInfertilityWomenNigeria

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How to Cite

Goodluck, A., & Nkiruka, O. S. (2022). Epidemiology of infertility among women in Nigeria. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 3(3), 08-12.

Goodluck, Azuonwu, and Okoro Stella Nkiruka. "Epidemiology of infertility among women in Nigeria." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 3, no. 3, 2022, pp. 08-12.

Goodluck, A. and Nkiruka, O. S. (2022) 'Epidemiology of infertility among women in Nigeria', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 3(3), pp. 08-12.

Goodluck A, Nkiruka OS. Epidemiology of infertility among women in Nigeria. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2022;3(3):08-12.

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