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Olumuyiwa OGUNLAJA

Associate Professor
college of Health ScienceS (COHES)
MB;BS Programme

Dr OGUNLAJA, Olumuyiwa Ayotunde obtained a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Ilorin. He had his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State following which he became a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCOG) and the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in 2013. Presently, he is an Associate Professor and a Honorary consultant at the Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State and the Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State respectively.

Education
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery(MB;BS) ; (2004, College of Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
  • Fellow Medical College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FMCOG): (November, 2013)
  • National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria)
  • Fellow West African College of Surgeons (FWACS): (October 2013, West African
    College of Surgeons)
Research

(A.) Spousal support in Maternity care; focus on labour and delivery process; determinants and deterrents
{A Grant award received from to the Research and Ethics Committee (Bowen University Research Grant; BURG 2023), Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State.}
Globally, women in labor and delivery undergo enduring experiences of painful discomfort, fear, anxiety and tensions. In a bid to ameliorate these experiences, several studies have been conducted to establish the relationship between companionship by either medical personnel or spouses. These studies have shown that practices of professional support caregivers in labor known as “doula” when available and employed effectively to support women in labor produce an ameliorative effect on parturient pain. For purposes of this review, labour support is interpreted as a continuous non-medical care of a parturient woman. It includes physical comforting such as touching, massaging, bathing and emotional support such as companion, reassurance, encouragement, etc., These supports are either done by the medical personnel, family members, spouse or a hired hand (doula). 
In different parts of the world, more especially in developed countries such as UK and Denmark, spousal participation is common practice during labour and delivery with about 95% attendance. Studies conducted in these developed countries shows that women who had continuous spousal labour support are reassured, comforted and emotionally encouraged to overcome pain associated with labour and delivery. Furthermore, a similar review has shown that women with continuous support by spouses also experience shorter labours, reduced need for oxytocin, anesthesia, analgesia, instrumental deliveries and decreased by 50% their chances of being admitted to a cesarean section. 
Contrarily, in low-income countries like Nigeria, which is known to be a patriarchal male dominated society where pregnancy and child birth is regarded as exclusively women’s affairs, spousal participation in labour and delivery remains acutely low. Men traditionally do not accompany their wives for antenatal care and are mostly absent in the labour room during delivery, leaving their support roles to relatives and midwives. Thus, a question that readily comes to mind is what percentage of Nigerian spouses participate in labour and delivery? In an effort to resolve this question and bearing in mind that the extent of participation of spouses in labour and delivery in Nigeria in debatable, this narrative review will examine existing and accessible research literatures in relation to spousal participation in labour and delivery in Nigeria.
Equally, there are enormous benefits from psychosocial support especially when spouses are involved in their wives labour and delivery. Such benefits include emotional comfort, improved family communication and bonding, pain relief without analgesia and positive birth experience. Even though these benefits accrue from the participation of spouses in labor and delivery, it has not yet found its place in the Nigerian maternal health-care system. There is no gainsaying the fact that educational, social, religious and cultural factors have been seen to influence the participation of spouses in labour and delivery. On the other hand, education is seen as a very significant factor in determining spousal participation in delivery as an evident in the finding that most men that accompany their wives to the hospital in Nigeria are educated and are well-informed about the birth processes. This contrasts with the findings that uneducated spouses that constitute the higher percentage of spouses in Nigeria do not accompany their wives but hold the belief that they only have financial obligation towards childbirth. Nevertheless, education regardless of level attained, religious and cultural beliefs are held in very high esteem in Nigeria and persistently remain the most influential factors inhibiting spousal participation in labour and delivery.
There are beliefs that spousal presence will delay the labor process, causing more harm than good. Apparently, this belief is a myth that has been handed down from generations. Guided by this myth and coupled with the perception of wives that the presence of their spouses is not necessary or needed during labor, husbands refrain from participating in childbirth. Akin to this, a study conducted in the Northern part of Nigeria showed that male respondent held on to their cultural and religious beliefs that they had no role in labour and delivery since their religion and culture forbids a male presence during childbirth and their wives also share the same beliefs and views. 
Aim and Objective
The aim of this research is to explore the extent of spousal participation in labour and delivery in Nigeria. To determine the determinants and the deterrents responsible for the current situation and to proffer possible solutions and provide recommendations that would encourage, promote, strengthen and institutionalize spousal participation in labour and delivery in Nigeria. 
Materials and Methods:
A mixed research design is being used for this study. This will involve qualitative and quantitative analysis. The outcome variable will be the spousal attendance and eventual satisfaction enjoyed by patient as a result. The independent variables will be the patients and spousal social demographics factors (age, education, employment status, ethnicity, marital status, and religion)
Sample size will be calculated using fishers formular. N=Z2pq/d2
A previous study on spousal support in maternity care revealed a prevalence of 15%.
Participants and their husbands will be approached by the researcher requesting their participation in the study. Those who accept to participate will be given the study fact sheets and verbal explanations were also provided for clarity. Informed consent will be obtained through the signing of a short consent form by all participants and full confidentiality maintained. In addition, participants will be allowed to withdraw from the study at anytime.
Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS 22. Differences in continuous variables will be analyzed with Student’s t-test for Normally distributed data and the Mann–Whitney U tests for skewed data. Differences in discontinuous variables will be analyzed by chi-square or Fisher’s exact test as appropriate. Relative risk(RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) will be calculated for selected outcome parameters
Presently, ethical approval has been obtained and questionnaires are being administered for the conduct of the study.

(B.) The Prevalence of Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease [GERD] Among Pregnant Women: A multi-center study
Most pregnant women have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), especially heartburn, at some point. These symptoms may start at any time during a pregnancy. And they often get worse throughout the pregnancy. Heartburn is common when you are pregnant. That’s because hormones cause the digestive system to slow down. The muscles that push food down the esophagus also move more slowly when you are pregnant. And as the uterus grows, it pushes on the stomach. This can sometimes force stomach acid up into the esophagus.
The prevalence of GERD among the pregnant women was 14.5% while that among the nonpregnant group was 9.7% and Pregnancy has a significant association with GERD, independent of the other risk factors. Another study on non pregnant adults found the prevalence of GERD to be 9.3% .
Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) increases during pregnancy, due to several factors like decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure, increased intra-abdominal pressure secondary to the enlarged gravid uterus and alteration in gastrointestinal transit.Most of the time, symptoms of heartburn improve after the baby is born.
Aim
To study the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux amongst pregnant women. To identify the possible predisposing factors of GER in pregnancy.
Specific Objectives
To determine:
1. The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux amongst pregnant women in the study area
2. The association between gestational age and symptoms of GER in pregnancy
3. The possible predisposing factors of GER in pregnancy.
Presently, ethical approval has been obtained and questionnaires are being administered for the conduct of the study.

(C.) Association between Helicobacter Pylori and Anaemia in Pregnancy.

Nearly 25 % of the world’s population suffers from anaemia, with pregnant women and children of pre-school age being the most affected. Worldwide, approximately 41% of women in sub-Saharan Africa, 23% in Latin America, 49% in Southeast Asia, and 60% in the Indian subcontinent of Asia are anaemic. Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world and results in impairment of immune, cognitive and reproductive functions, as well as decreased work performance. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affects more than a billion people worldwide and contributes to up to 40% of maternal deaths in the developing countries. 
Anaemia is defined as a condition in which the number of red blood cells (and consequently their oxygen carrying capacity) is insufficient to meet the body’s physiologic needs. Anemia in pregnancy is a condition of public health importance with a worldwide prevalence of 41.8%. It is seen in both the developed and developing countries. In America and Europe, the prevalence rates are 24.1% and 25.1%, respectively. In Africa, however, a prevalence of 48.1% was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Anaemia is estimated to wholly account for 20% of maternal death and partly contribute to 50% or more of all maternal deaths worldwide. IDA which is the most common cause of anaemia in pregnancy is responsible for 115,000 maternal deaths per year. Anaemia in developing countries has multifactorial aetiology which includes ID due to dependence on predominantly plant-based diets, from which adequate iron cannot be absorbed, hookworm infestation, malaria and other infections. 
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection affects approximately half of the world population and it is more prevalent in developing countries. During the past decades, several reports indicated a correlation between H. pylori infection and various extragastric disorders including iron deficiency anaemia. Muhsen et al recommended the investigation of H. pylori infection as a potential factor that might play a role in the occurrence of anaemia in children and pregnant women. Furthermore, eradication of H. pylori infection has been recommended for patients with unexplained IDA. These recommendations are based on several studies that found a relationship between H. pylori and IDA. In a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 case reports and series, 19 observational epidemiologic studies and six interventional trials, the prevalence of IDA in H. pylori-infected subjects was found to be higher than in uninfected ones. Several IDA mechanisms have been hypothesized in H. pylori infection, some of which are decreased mucosal iron absorption capacity due to low gastric pH, reduction of stomach vitamin C levels, bacterium-host competition for dietary iron supply, lactoferrin mediated iron sequestration by gastric H. pylori, increased hepatocytes hepcidin release in response to IL-6 production associated with H. pylori gastritis.
Justification
Few studies, if any, have sought to assess the relationship between H. pylori infection and IDA among pregnant women in Nigeria. Anaemia in pregnancy is a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa contributing significantly to maternal and child morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of H. pylori infection in sub-Saharan Africa is reported to be high. Since H. pylori infection is treatable, the demonstration of its causative role in IDA amongst pregnant women will have important social-economic implications.
Aim
To assess the relationship between H. pylori infection and the occurrence of anaemia in pregnant women
Specific Objectives
To determine:
1. The prevalence of H. pylori infection among pregnant women in the study area
2. The association between H. pylori infection and the ocurrence of anaemia in pregnancy
3. The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in the study population. 

Presently, ethical approval has been obtained and questionnaires are being administered for the conduct of the study.

(D.) The knowledge and willingness of postpartum mothers to perform genital cutting on their newborn females in Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
Female genital cutting is an unhealthy traditional practice inflicted on girls and women worldwide. Female genital cutting according to the World Health Organization is defined as all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia and/or injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons.
The prevalence depends on the level of education and the geographic location. Worldwide the highest prevalence is in Somalia and Djibouti.3 However, in Nigeria, FGM has the highest prevalence in the south-south (77%) (among adult women), followed by the south east (68%) and south west (65%), but practiced on a smaller scale in the northern part of the country. Nevertheless, Prevalence rates progressively decline in the younger population and 37% of circumcised women do not want female genital cutting to continue.
In Nigeria, the practice of female genital cutting has been longstanding, consequently it is seen as a fundamental violation of human rights, and has a strong association with cultural beliefs and perceptions.
Concerning the knowledge and perception of women about female genital cutting, it was observed that 61% of women who do not want the practice of female genital cutting said it was a bad and harmful tradition and 22% said it was against religion. The other reasons for not wanting the procedure included medical complications (22%), painful personal experience (10%), and the view that FGM is against the dignity of women (10%).However, there is still considerable support for the practice in areas where it is deeply rooted in local tradition.
There is need for abolition of this unhealthy practice. A multidisciplinary approach involving legislation, health care professional organizations, empowerment of the women in the society, and education of the general public at all levels with emphasis on dangers and undesirability of FGM is paramount.
Aim
The aim of this study was to ascertain the knowledge and willingness of postpartum mothers to perform genital cutting on their newborn females in Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
Objectives
To find out the level of Awareness of female genital cutting among postpartum mothers
To find out the knowledge of postpartum mothers about female genital cutting. 
To find out the willingness of postpartum mothers to have genital cutting on their newborn females.
Presently, ethical approval has been obtained and questionnaires are being administered for the conduct of the study.

(E.) Pattern of Nuchal Translucency and Perinatal Outcome 
Nuchal translucency (NT) has been found to be a useful prenatal diagnostic tool in screening for chromosomal abnormalities in the late first trimester of pregnancy. It was introduced into clinical practice in the 1990s, with most of the data derived from researches conducted and supervised by centres in European centres using mostly Caucasian population, while the derived values are used in all women irrespective of ethnic origin. In Nigeria, the nuchal translucency scan was introduced into clinical practice just more than a decade. The first-trimester scan was introduced initially with the aim of measuring the fetal crown-rump length to achieve accurate pregnancy dating, especially where the last menstrual period is unknown.
However, during the last few years, improvement in the resolution of ultrasonography machines has made it possible to describe the normal anatomy of the fetus and diagnose or suspect the presence of a wide range of fetal defects in the first trimester of pregnancy. The anatomical survey of a fetus in the first trimester is best done toward the end of the first trimester usually between the 11th to 14th week of gestation. An important component of the 11–13+6 week scan is measurement of fetal nuchal translucency thickness, which provides effective screening for chromosomal abnormalities, major defects of the heart and great arteries, and a wide range of skeletal dysplasia and genetic syndromes.
Nevertheless, controversies still exist on its use as a routine screening method especially in low risk population attributable to poor reproducibility of measurement, high false positive rates and poor screening sensitivity. Its major advantage however, is that it provides opportunity for an early pregnancy screening and decision about invasive procedures in high risk group. Where a termination of pregnancy is decided after evaluation, this is because it is to terminate pregnancies in the first trimester than afterwards. Other benefits includes major structural abnormalities can be ruled out at same scan session, confirmation of pregnancy, viability of pregnancy, number of fetus(es).
In view of the recent introduction of nuchal translucency in Nigeria there is paucity of data on this subject matter. Hence this research is conducted to determine the pattern and correlation between nuchal translucency measurements and pregnancy outcome in our locality.
This will be a prospective cohort study conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of General Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State. Participation will be voluntary and all involved women will complete a pre tested questionnaire with parameters like sociodemographic, obstetrics and medical history.
Inclusion Criteria
Consenting Pregnant women at 11–13+6 weeks gestation who present to antenatal booking clinic will be recruited
Exclusion criteria
Refusal to participate in the study
Pregnancies beyond 14 weeks gestational age and multiple pregnancies.
Following proper counseling and obtaining informed consent, the women will be asked if they are experiencing a full bladder or not. Those pregnant women who meet the conditions necessary to commence ultrasonography will be told to lie in supine position. 
An ultrasound scan machine with 3.5–6.5 MHz curvilinear probe will be used for the conduct of this study. Proper training and calibration of the ultrasound machine use for nuchal translucency will be done by a Consultant radiologist to ensure that the results obtained are made to one decimal point and are reproducible. This ultrasound scan measurement will be done by a transabdominal route. Ultrasound scan will be done under the supervision of the Consultant Radiologist till proficiency is ensured.

Institutional Service
  • Distinguished Speaker, Seventh Faculty Lecture, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo. Topic -Institutionalization of Right based approach to Maternity care. Date-January 14, 2020
  • Guest Speaker, 2015 Academic Seminar, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Bowen University Teaching Hospital. Date- May 2,2015
  • Chairman Medical Advisory Committee/Director of Clinical Sciences, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. (July 1, 2020- till date)
  • Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee/ Deputy Director of Clinical Sciences, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. (July 1, 2018- June 30,2020)
  • Acting Head of Department: (1st August 2014 to 31st July 2016)
  • Member, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Management Board: (July 2020 till date)
  • Member, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Health and Allied Services (BHAS) Management Board:(July 2020 till date)
  • Chairman, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Price Review Committee: (July 2020 till date)
  • Chairman, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Budget planning Committee: 
    (July 2020 till date)
  • Chairman, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Contract Appointment Committee: (July 2020 till date)
  • Chairman, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Theatre User Committee: 
    (July 2020 till date)
  • Member, Bowen University Induction Planning Committee (2015-2021)
Professional Service
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Fetomaternal Medicine
  • General Gynaecology-
  • Fertility and Endocrinology
  • Gynaeoncology,
  • Urogynaecology.
Selected Publications

Books already Published

  1. Ogunlaja AO (Ed), 2020“The Bullet” A handbook of objective structured clinical examination in obstetrics and gynaecology for undergraduates. ISBN No: 978-978-981-820-4

Articles that have already appeared in learned Journals

  1. Mohammed BA, Oyaramade A, Ogunlaja OA, Ogunlaja IP.(2023) Uterine rupture; An obstetric tragedy still with us. A six year review of cases in a specialist hospital, NorthWest Nigeria. Research Journal of Health Sciences: 11 (1), 66-76
  2. Fehintola AO, Awotunde OT, Ogunlaja AO, Olujide LO, Akinola SE.(2023) Gynaecological Endoscopic procedures in a Tertiary Hospital in South-west Nigeria. A Prospective study. Nigerian Journal of Medicine; 31(4), 467-472
  3. Olasinde A, Ogunlaja OA, Olasinde YT,Mobolaji-Ojibara MU,Adelaja-Ojulari N.(2022) Giant ovarian cyst at term simulating massive ascites; A case report. Cureus ; 14(12)
  4. Bakare YT, Ogunlaja OA, Bobo T, Ogunlaja IP, Olasinde A, Akinola SE. (2022) An Appraisal of routine Antenatal parameters at Booking in Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Trop Journal of Health Sciences. Vol 29 No 1
  5. Ezeoke AG, Fawole A, Bakare T, Ogunlaja O.(2022) Labour delivery and perinatal outcomes of women with advanced maternal age. A comparative study. Alq J Med App Sci:5(1) ,144-149
  6. Adeniran AS, Ogunlaja O, Ogunlaja IP, Okesina SB,Fawole AA.(2022) Pre and post operative aversion among men whose partner had caesarean section in a partriarchal setting. Ghana Medical Journal; 55(4): 285-291
  7. Ogunlaja, O.A. Bakare, Y.T, Bobo,T.I., Idowu, A., Ogunlaja, I.P., Abiola, O.O., Olasinde, A., Olasinde,Y.T. (2022): Seminal Fluid Profile Of Male Partners Of Infertile Couples At Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso: A Three Year Review BJMLS. 7(1): 22 – 31 
  8. Ogunlaja O.A, Akinola S.E , Bakare Y.T, Adeniran A.S, Ogunlaja I.P, Olasinde A, Adetoye F, Bowale D, Kasali O, Oladeji I, Oyedele T.J, Salawu B.T.(2022)  An appraisal of pattern and presentation of gynaecological malignancies in Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Southwest Nigeria. Res. J. of Health Sci. Vol 10(1), January/March; 1-8
  9. Ezeoke GG, Adesina KT, Olabinjo AO, Ogunlaja AO, Fawole AA, Adeniran AS.(2022) Early vs late presentation in labour by parturient women at a Tertiary facility in North Central Nigeria. A cross sectional study. Medical Journal of Zambia Vol 48(3):181-187
  10. Ogunlaja OA, Aina AS, Ogunlaja IP, Aina I, Abiola OO, Bojuwoye MO,Olasinde YT, Bakare YT, Ajari OO.(2021) Barriers to placenta donation for Biomedical Research Purposes Among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol.28 No3: 13-17
  11. Ezeoke GG, Adeniran AS, Adewole AA, Ogunlaja O, Ibiyemi KF,Aboyeji AP.(2021) Before and after: a Review of the Cascade of Events before Arrival and During Admission for Obstetric Emergencies in Ilorin, Nigeria. NDJMS; 3(2): 21-29
  12. Fehintola AO, Awotunde OT, Ogunlaja OA, Olujide LO, Akinola SE.(2021) Prospective Evaluation of Outcomes of Mechanical Devices in Women with Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Ogbomoso, South-Western Nigeria. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology: 11 (4), 461-473
  13. Oyaromade A, Mohammed BA, Ogunlaja OA, Garba BI.(2021) Physical Sexual Assault as Seen in North-Western Nigerian Hospital. Clin Surg; 5(8): 1-5
  14. Bojuwoye MO, Ogunmodede JA, Ogunlaja OA, Fasiku MM, Oyeleke GK.(2021) The knowledge and attitude of students of a Nigerian tertiary institution about peptic ulcer disease. Research Journal of Health Sciences. 9 (2), 142-149
  15. Olasinde YT, Ibrahim OR, Idowu A, Odeyemi AO, Olasinde A, Agelebe E, Ogunlaja OA, Gbadero DA.(2021) Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Mothers of infants less than six months attending an Immunization Clinic in Southwestern Nigeria. Cureus Jun 27;13(6):e15975.doi: 10.7759/cureus.15975.
  16. Olasinde YT, Idowu A, Olasinde A, Aremu AO, Ogunlaja OA.(2021) Infants and young child feeding practices among mothers of children of a private Tertiary health Institution in Nigeria. West African Journal of Medicine. Vol .38, No 5: 445-453
  17. Fehintola AO, Awotunde OT, Ogunlaja OA,Akinola SE, Oladeji AS,Aaron OI, Fehintola FO.(2020) The Outcome of Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Patients with Clomiphene resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Ogbomoso,Nigeria: A Prospective Evaluation. World J Lap Surg ;13(3):101–107.
  18. Ogunlaja AO, Abiola OO, Ogunlaja IP, Awotunde OT.(2020) Vesico-uterine fistula associated with secondary infertility a case of successful repair. Res. J. of Health Sci. Vol 8(1) January/March : 1-4 
  19. Bojuwoye MO, Fadeyi A, Nyamngee A, Fasiku MM, Ogunlaja AO, AkanbiII AA.(2020) Intestinal parasitosis among food handlers in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria. Rwanda Medical Journal. Vol 77,No 3:16-20 
  20. Ogunlaja AO, Ano-Edward G, Ogunlaja IP, Lasisi M.(2020) Carvenous haemangioma of the uterine cervix: A case report. Trop J ObstetGynaecol ;37: 210-212 
  21. Ogunlaja AO, Abolarin A, Ogunlaja IP, Aworinde OO, Olasinde YT, Akinola SE.(2020)Venous thromboembolism risk factor assessment amongst gynaecological patients in a tertiary health institution, Southwest Nigeria. Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Research; 1:88 page 1-4 
  22. Ogunlaja AO, Olasinde YT, Ogunlaja IP, Olasinde A, Bojuwoye MO.(2020) Delivery pattern and perinatal outcome in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution; A five year review. Trop J Health Sciences Vol 27 No 3 July:26-30 
  23. Abiola OO, Ajao AE, Ogunlaja OA, Adeoye SO, Ojo AA.(2019) Perspectives of health care professionals on artificial insemination of donor semen; Appraising their knowledge and perception. A single institution study in Nigeria. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynaecology;8(8):2959-2968
  24. Aworinde O, Ogunlaja O, Olufemi-Aworinde K, Joel-Medewase V, Owonikoko K, Adeyemi A.(2018) Tackling Unsafe Abortion: A public Health Perspective. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 4: 95-99. 
  25. Ogunlaja OA, Ogunlaja IP, Akinola SE, Aworinde OO.(2018) Knowledge, attitude and willingness to accept caesarean section among women in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria. South Sudan Medical Journal Vol 11 No 4: 89-92.
  26. Ogunlaja OA, Akinola SE, Aworinde OO, Ogunlaja IP, Awotunde OT.(2018) Migrated intrauterine contraceptive device in the anterior abdominal muscle. Saudi J Health Sci; 7:71-3. 
  27. Olufemi-Aworinde KJ, Aworinde OO, Olutogun TA, Ogunlaja AO, Joel- Medewase VI, Akinola NO.(2018) Predictive value of venous thromboembolism risk assessment scoring tools among surgical patients. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 4: 88-91. 
  28. Bojuwoye MO, Olokoba AB, Ogunlaja OA, Agodirin SO, Ibrahim OK, Okonkwo KC et al (2018) Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome with colorectal cancer in two Nigerians:a report of two cases and review of literature. The Pan African Medical Journal, .30.6.14077 
  29. Fehintola AO, Fehintola FO, Ogunlaja AO, Akinola SE, Awotunde OT, Ogunlaja IP. (2018)Prevalence and Predictors of Early Sexual Debut amongst Adolescents in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. American Journal of Public Health Research,Vol 6 
  30. Idowu A, Aremu AO, Olumide A, Ogunlaja AO. Substance abuse amongst students in selected secondary schools of an Urban community in Oyo state, Southwest Nigeria: implication for policy action. African Health Sciences 2018 vol 18(3):776-785 
  31. Fehintola AO, Fehintola FO, Ogunlaja AO, Awotunde TO, Ogunlaja IP, Onwudiegwu U.(2017) Social meaning and Consequences of infertility in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Sudan Journalof Medical Sciences. Vol 12, No 2, 63-77. DOI10.18502/sjms.v1212.917.
  32. Ogunlaja AO, Akinola SE, Aworinde OA, Ogunlaja IP, Bojuwoye MO.(2017) A survey on the knowledge, attitude and acceptance of male sterilization among men in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria. Research Journal of Health Sciences. Oct/Dec. Vol 5(4):205-210. 
  33. Ogunlaja OA, Fehintola AO, Ogunlaja IP, Idowu A, Abiola OO, Bojuwoye MO.(2017) From traditional birth attendants to hospital: a maternal near miss. South Sudan Medical Journal, May. Vol 10. No 2: 31-32 
  34. Ogunlaja OA, Fehintola AO, Ano-Edward GH, Olufemi-Aworinde KJ, Abiola OO, Ogunlaja IP et al.(2017) Myomatous Erythrocythosis Syndrome: a case report in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria. Sudan Medical Journal. 53 (2) : 96-98 
  35. Fehintola FO, Fehintola AO, Idowu A, Aremu AO, Ogunlaja OA, Ogunlaja IP. (2017) Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among secondary high school girls in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol;6:1726-32 
  36. Ogunlaja AO, Fehintola OA, Ogunlaja IP, Popoola G, Idowu A, Awotunde OT.(2017) Respectful Maternity Care or Disrespect and Abuse during Maternity Care; Experience of Pregnant Women in Ogbomoso, South West Nigeria. Rwanda Medical Journal, Vol. 74, No 3:6-9. 
  37. Adesina KT, Ogunlaja OA, Olarinoye AO, Aboyeji AP, Akande HJ, Fawole AA et al.(2017) An observation of umbilical coiling index in a low-risk population in Nigeria. Journal of Perinatal Medicine.doi:10.1515/jpm-2017-0170. 
  38. Ogunlaja AO, Fehintola AO, Akinola SE, Awotunde OT, Durodola AO, Ogunlaja IP, Oladeji AS.(2016) A Clinical Audit of Hysterectomy in Bowen University Teaching Hospital,Ogbomoso, South west Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Vol 33. No 1:64-69. **
  39. Awotunde OT, Fehintola AO, Ogunlaja AO, Olujide OL, Aaron OI, Bakare B, Ogunlaja IP.(2016). An Audit of Uterovaginal Prolapse in Ogbomoso, South west Nigeria. Research Journal of Health Sciences. Vol 4(1). 
  40. Ogunlaja AO, Fawole AA, Bojuwoye MO, Idowu A, Ogunlaja IP.(2016) Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus & Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection in a population of apparently healthy pregnant women in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin. Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. Vol 23 No 1: 17-19. 
  41. Ogunlaja AO, Idowu A, Fehintola AO, Ogunlaja IP, Popoola OG,Abiola OO et al.(2016) Sociodemographic Parameters of parents and sexual characteristics among male teenagers in Ogbomoso, South-West Nigeria. Rwanda Medical Journal.Vol.73(4):5-8 
  42. Ogunlaja AO, Akinola SE, Aworinde OA, Ogunlaja IP, Bojuwoye MO.(2016)  Knowledge and uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer amongst secondary school females in Ogbomoso, South West Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. Vol 25, Number 1: 27-29.
  43. Fehintola AO, Awotunde OT, Ogunlaja AO, Olujide LO, Akinola SE, Oladeji AS et al(2016)Preliminary report of experience with gynaecologic laparoscopy in Ogbomoso, Nigeria.Gynaecol Surg. 13:17. Doi:10.1007/s10397-015-0906-4 
  44. Fehintola OA, Amole OI, Ogunlaja AO, Awotunde OI, Aaron OI, Bakare B et al.(2016) Incarceration of sessile uterine fibroids in an incisional hernia in a postmenopausal woman: a case report. Gynecol Surg. DOI 10. 1007/s10397-015-0924-2. ISSN 1613-2076.
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