{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,2]],"date-time":"2025-08-02T00:11:33Z","timestamp":1754093493724,"version":"3.41.2"},"reference-count":0,"publisher":"Auctores Publishing LLC","issue":"03","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["JCRR"],"abstract":"<jats:p>Background: Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract that contribute significantly to gynecological morbidity worldwide. Despite their high prevalence, gaps persist in awareness and understanding of risk factors among women in developing countries, including Nigeria. This study assessed the prevalence, knowledge, and associated factors with uterine fibroids among women attending the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba.\n\nMethods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 women aged 15\u201349 years at the gynecology and radiology units of ABSUTH between February and May 2025. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling. Data collection involved a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and pelvic ultrasonography. Descriptive statistics were computed, while chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with fibroid occurrence. Significance was set at p &lt; 0.05.\n\nResults: The prevalence of uterine fibroids was 26.92%. Most respondents had good (43.12%) or fair (34.56%) knowledge of fibroids. Significant associations were found between fibroid presence and age group (p = 0.005), parity (p = 0.027), BMI (p = 0.002), contraceptive use (p = 0.020), family history of fibroids (p &lt; 0.001), and knowledge level (p = 0.035). Pearson correlation revealed weak but significant relationships between knowledge score and variables such as age (r = -0.162, p = 0.003) and BMI (r = 0.124, p = 0.022).\n\nConclusion: Uterine fibroids are prevalent among women at ABSUTH, with many demonstrating suboptimal knowledge. Key determinants include age, parity, BMI, contraceptive use, family history, and level of knowledge. Targeted health education and early screening are essential to improve awareness and reduce fibroid-related complications.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.31579\/2690-1919\/556","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,1]],"date-time":"2025-08-01T14:53:19Z","timestamp":1754059999000},"page":"01-06","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Prevalence, Knowledge and Factors Associated with Uterine Fibroids Among Women Attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria"],"prefix":"10.31579","volume":"20","author":[{"given":"Emmanuel","family":"M. Akwuruoha","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"16534","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,21]]},"container-title":["Journal of Clinical Research and Reports"],"original-title":[],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,1]],"date-time":"2025-08-01T14:53:20Z","timestamp":1754060000000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/auctoresonline.org\/article\/prevalence-knowledge-and-factors-associated-with-uterine-fibroids-among-women-attending-abia-state-university-teaching-hospital-nigeria"}},"subtitle":[],"editor":[{"name":"Auctores Publishing LLC","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"editor","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,21]]},"references-count":0,"journal-issue":{"issue":"03","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,21]]}},"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31579\/2690-1919\/556","relation":{},"ISSN":["2690-1919"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2690-1919","type":"electronic"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,21]]}}}