Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "C-Section"
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Perioperative outcomes and their associated factors among parturients undergoing caesarean delivery in Kawempe National Referral Hospital - A prospective observational
(Makerere University, 2023)Purpose: To determine the perioperative severe outcomes and their associated factors among parturients and their new-borns after caesarean delivery in Kawempe National Referral Hospital. Methods: The study was a prospective ... -
Risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with placenta previa at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta is attached partially or entirely on the lower uterine segment, and occurs at a 0.005% global, 0.4% South Sudanese and 1.7% Ugandan prevalence. Many predictors; ... -
Short inter-pregnancy interval among pregnant women with previous cesarean scar(s) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: It is recommended by the WHO that women with a cesarean section should delay conception for at least 2 years (24 months) in order to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This period does not only give time ... -
Using a criterion based audit to assess impact of Lucas classification of urgency of caesarean section on pregnancy outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Global caesarean section (C-section) rates have increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% in 2023. In Uganda, the C-section rate stands at 6% and 11% among first-order births indicating a high incidence of primary ...