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Intentions and associated factors to use postpartum contraceptives among pregnant women in the third trimester attending ANC at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2022-12)
Introduction:
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is the initiation and use of family planning services in the first 12 months after birth to prevent an unexpected and imminent pregnancy. The postpartum period is important ...
Prevalence and factors associated with contraceptive uptake among adolescents receiving post abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)
In Uganda Adolescent girls face many challenges and barriers to access and utilization of contraceptives leading to the unwanted pregnancies which terminate as abortions. The immediate post-abortion period is a great ...
Health-workers' awareness, facilitators and barriers of HSV-2 screening and management of pregnant women at two national referral hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)
Background
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the leading cause of genital herpes in the world. It can have an asymptomatic presentation and so diagnosis can easily be missed. HSV-2 infection in pregnancy has poor ...
Incidence and predictors of moderate to severe acute post caesarean incision pain following intrathecal morphine anaesthesia at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-07)
Background The response to morphine varies from person to person owing to genetic variations in mu opioid receptors. As such, findings from studies carried out among other races may not be generalisable to our population. ...
Maternal outcome and associated factors among obstetric admissions to the high dependence unit at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Obstetric emergencies are the leading cause of high maternal mortality in
Uganda, yet access to critical care is still a challenge. Critical care is required for every one
out of 14 deliveries. Reducing ...
Assessment of the quality of informed consent process for elective gynaecological and obstetric surgical procedures in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: The WHO declaration on patients’ rights, the patient has to be fully informed about their health status and medical facts. Obtaining informed consent is to respect patient’s autonomy, therefore it’s more than ...
Utilisation of and factors associated with birth companionship at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: The World Health Organization recommends birth companionship for all mothers as a way of improving labour outcomes as well as increasing satisfaction with care during childbirth by the mothers. In low and ...
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic kidney dysfunction among women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)
Introduction: Chronic kidney dysfunction (CKD) is currently estimated to affect 3% of women of child bearing age worldwide. Pregnant women with chronic kidney dysfunction adapt poorly to gestational changes in renal blood ...
Factors associated with utilization of at least eight antenatal care contacts among pregnant women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) presents a unique and lifesaving opportunity for health promotion, disease prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in pregnancy using evidence-based practices. While WHO ...
Risk factors for severe PPH among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, A case control study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Severe postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of severe maternal morbidities and maternal deaths; accounting for 27.1% of maternal deaths worldwide, ranging from 8% in developed countries to 32% in Northern ...