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Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi
Researcher at Ebonyi State University
Publications - 5
Citations - 57
Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi is an academic researcher from Ebonyi State University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cohort study & Caesarean section. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 5 publications receiving 39 citations.
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Contraceptive prevalence and preference in a cohort of south–east Nigerian women
John Okafor Egede,Robinson Chukwudi Onoh,Odidika Ugochukwu Joannes Umeora,Chukwuemeka A. Iyoke,Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi,Lucky Osaheni Lawani +5 more
TL;DR: There is good knowledge about contraception among Nigerian women, but use of these products is low and the main barriers to use of contraception are the desire for more children, religious prohibition, and spousal disapproval.
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Correlation of platelet parameters with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in severe preeclampsia: a case-control study
Benjamin Samuel Umezuluike,Chidebe Christian Anikwe,Oluomachi C. Nnachi,Bobbie C.A. Iwe,Chinedu Chukwuemeka Ifemelumma,Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a case-control study of platelet indices of 60 pre-eclamptic and 60 normotensive pregnant women recruited at 28 weeks and followed till delivery was conducted.
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Prevalence and pattern of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among pregnant women in a tertiary health facility, southeast Nigeria
TL;DR: Antenartal clinic attendees in Abakaliki have some degree of helminthic infestation, routine deworming during the prenatal period is advocated.
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Efficacy of intravenous tranexamic acid at reducing blood loss during elective caesarean section in Abakaliki: A double blind randomized placebo controlled trial
V O Obi,Odidika Ugochukwu Joannes Umeora,Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi,Obiora Godfrey Asiegbu,C C Mgbafulu,C C Ifemelumma,C N Obi +6 more
TL;DR: Intravenous tranexamic acid significantly reduced blood loss at elective caesarean sections and it also reduced the risk of blood loss greater than 1000 ml and the need for additional uterotonics without increasing maternal risks.
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The prevalence of osteoporosis among antenatal clinic attendees in a rural mission hospital in South-East Nigeria.
Paul Olisaemeka Ezeonu,UM Agwu,Leonard Ogbonna Ajah,Ikechukwu B. O. Dimejesi,LU Ogbonnaya,Odidika Ugochukwu Joannes Umeora,RC Onoh +6 more
TL;DR: There is a high prevalence of osteoporosis among pregnant women in Southeast Nigeria, which may be due to the predominant poor adherence and low dose of calcium supplementation among pregnantWomen in this environment, and there is an urgent need for sensitization on this public health problem.