Pattern Of Gynaecological Admission At A Rural Hospital In Nigeria

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To determine the disease pattern and outcome of management of gynaecological emergencies from a large proportion of work load for the DoctorMETHOD: A ten months prospective study of patients admitted with gynaecological problems from February to November 2006. Patients were followed up until discharge.RESULTS: Patients admitted during the period of study for gynaecological problems were 189. 148(78.3%) were admitted for spontaneous abortion, 15(7.9%) for ovarian cyst, 12(6.3%) for hydatidiform mole, 10(5.3%) for ectopic pregnancy and 4(2.1%) for uterine fibroid.CONCLUSION: Information, education and counselling on reproductive health and provision of affordable health services will increase the utilization of hospital facilities and reduce morbidity. The highest percentage of admissions due to gynaecological problems was spontaneous abortion