Browsing by Subject "Antenatal"
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Acceptability and satisfaction of male partners with antenatal clinic-based HIV testing for PMTCT at Old-Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Introduction: Despite benefits of and strategies to increase male partner participation in AHCT at Old-Mulago ANC, their attendance has remained very low (15.8% tested). It is not clear whether they accept AHCT and how ... -
Factors associated with male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing in Kitgum District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Background: Male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing increases the use of PMTCT interventions in resource limited settings. Male involvement is also associated with reduced mother to child transmission of ... -
Incidence and factors associated with antenatal HIV seroconversion among women at term presenting in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)Introduction: Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (MTCT) is the leading mode of HIV transmission to children. A combination of antiretroviral medicines and practice of various obstetric care procedures like avoidance of ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and use of labour analgesia by mothers attending the antenatal clinic in Mulago national referral hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)Introduction: Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences of a woman’s life. Authorities in the fields of obstetrics and anaesthesia encourage use of labour analgesia. Unlike in high-income countries, pain relief in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) positive cervical lesions among women attending antenatal at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable cancers if detected early. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of gynaecologic cancer death among women in Uganda. There are various cervical cancer ... -
Risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe Hospital : A case-control study
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The occurrence of HG varies in different areas, affecting approximately 0.5%-4.8% of pregnant women. HG is the commonest ...