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Adverse neonatal outcomes and associated factors among mothers with short and normal interpregnancy interval at Kawempe National Referral Hospital- A comparative cross section study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Studies in developed nations have shown that neonates born to pregnant women with short inter-pregnancy interval are at higher risk of prematurity, and low birth weight, perinatal death and other neonatal events ...
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among women seeking post-abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Literature has shown that women experiencing an abortion have psychological distress and some are consequently diagnosed with affective disorders including depression. However, despite the many women with ...
Adverse maternal outcomes among mothers with obstetric hemorrhage referred to Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Globally, obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality. The risk of adverse maternal outcomes is high among mothers referred from lower health facilities, therefore, a mother referred with ...
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 ...
Maternal clinical outcomes and quality of life after treatment for postpartum hemorrhage at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa PPH is still a challenge and accounts for 30 % to 50% of maternal deaths (Lancaster et al., 2020). In Uganda the incidence from six health facilities is reported to be 9% and 7.4 %. PPH ...
Utilization and barriers to family planning use among grand multiparous women at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Introduction: Uganda still has a high maternal mortality ratio despite implementations of various strategies by the Ministry of Health. There is limited information about level of utilization, and barriers to the use of ...
Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol consumption among pregnant women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)
Background: Uganda has one of the highest rates of alcohol use in SSA.Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been reported as a significant global public health concern due to its deadly adverse maternal and fetal health ...
Women’s lived experiences and support needs following emergency caesarean section in Kawempe national referral hospital. A qualitative study.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-10)
Background-Globally, Caesarean Section (CS) delivery is estimated at 21.1%. It has tripled from 7% in 1990 and projected to reach 28.5% by 2030. In Kawempe National Referral Hospital (KNRH), 43% of women delivered by CS ...
Factors affecting fathers’ involvement in the care of preterm babies admitted in the Neonatal unit at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(makerere university, 2023-10)
Background: Fathers’ involvement in the care of preterm babies has been associated with good health outcomes for the mother and the baby. However, fathers’ involvement in the Neonatal Unit(NU) in Uganda remains sub-optimal ...
Awareness, barriers and facilitators of labor analgesia among stakeholders in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-08-06)
Introduction: Many women who deliver children by vaginal route have severe labor pains yet they would benefit from pain relief. The severe labor pains are also unacceptable to women yet safe interventions under a health ...