Browsing by Author "Obajimi, G. O."

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Acceptability of artificial insemination by donor among infertile women attending the Gynaecological Clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2017) Obajimi, G. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Adetayo, C. O.; Ilesanmi, A. O.
Background: Artificial insemination by donor (AID) is specifically indicated in cases of incurable male infertility. Acceptability depends on perceptions largely influenced by religious and sociocultural perspectives. Male factor accounts for 20-50% of the causes of infertility and shows geographic variation in Nigeria. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of all infertile women attending the gynecology clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, between January and June 2014. 181 self-administered questionnaires were distributed to all consenting infertile women, however only 163 were suitable for analysis. Data analysis was descriptive and inferential at 95% confidence interval and a P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result: The mean duration of infertility was 5.7 ± 4.33 years. Fifty seven (35.0%) respondents were willing to accept artificial insemination by donor, while ninety three (57.1%) were unwilling to accept artificial insemination. Socio-cultural factor (48.1%) was the major reason for non-acceptability of artificial insemination by donor. Acceptability of AID was influenced by adequate knowledge about the procedure (P < 0.01). Sixty percent of the respondents had good knowledge and over half of them obtained the information from the news/print media. In this Study, acceptability of AID was not influenced by the age of the respondents, family structure, duration or type of infertility or educational status. (P > 0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed a low acceptance rate for Artificial insemination by donor. Providing information on AID as a treatment option during counseling and routine infertility management may be the needed drive to improve awareness and promote uptake when necessary.
Ethical dilemmas in assisted reproduction; Perspectives from a developing country
(College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 2017) Obajimi, G. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.; Ilesanmi, A. O.
Background: Ethical dilemmas continue to unfold as a result of the expanding roles of assisted reproduction. Understanding the basic ethical principles of Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence and Non-maleficence as key components of practice when providing advanced fertility management cannot be over emphasized. Ethics simply refers to the moral principles that govern a person or groups behavior. It is also defined as a code of moral principles derived from a system of values and beliefs that help define the correctness of our actions. Critical opinions have been expressed in the area of commodification of human tissue. There are also growing concerns about cross border reproductive care and its implication on reproductive health. Since ethical dilemmas may not be resolved at once, continuous appraisal of the current situation with the aim of developing locally relevant ethical frameworks is desirable. Examining these ethical concerns which confront our daily practices is not only pertinent but expedient as there has been a gradual expansion of assisted conception services in Nigeria.
Gynaecological emergencies: The role of imaging in clinical practice
(Scribe and Merchants Nigeria Limited., 2024) Obajimi, G. O.; Ogunbode, O. O.