Browsing by Subject "Contraceptive use"
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An assessment of early postpartum contraceptive use among sexually active teenage mothers in Namisindwa District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)An assessment of early postpartum contraceptive use among sexually active teenage mothers in Namisindwa district, Eastern Uganda: Postpartum teenage mothers’ intentions to use contraceptives after childbirth are clear. ... -
Caregivers’ attitudes and perceptions towards approval/non-approval of contraceptive use among adolescents in Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Introduction: In Uganda, adolescent pregnancy remains a key public health concern. The use of contraceptives by adolescents has been controversial. Although the adolescents’ caregivers are key in decision making for ... -
Choice of contraceptives among female students in hostels around Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2018)Use of contraceptives among female university students has been widely studied in many countries but little on choice, pattern and constraints on use of contraceptives particularly among female students residing in hostels ... -
Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practice among secondary school adolescents in Kalungu sub-county, Masaka District.
(2005-07)Introduction: There is a high rate and early sexual activity among adolescents in Uganda. These contribute greatly to adolescents multiple problems, which include among others, unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, early ... -
Contraceptive Use and Fertility in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12-03)The main objective of the study was to examine the effects of contraceptive use on fertility rates in Uganda. This paper made use of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey data set. The data base for the analysis ... -
Contraceptive use by adolescents in Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps in Pader District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Background; Sexual and reproductive health of adolescents is central to the general health of the population. Knowledge of contraceptives and contraceptive use are important indictors of sexual health among adolescents and ... -
Determinants of access and use of contraceptives among youth with disabilities in Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12-10)Introduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of the Youth with Disabilities (YWDs) remains a relatively new and sensitive area mainly due to restrictive norms and policies guiding the services. In Uganda while ... -
Determinants of modern contraceptive use in Uganda.
(2013)The objective of the study was to examine the determinants of modern contraceptive use involving men in Uganda. The study was based on data sourced from the 2011 UDHS comprising 2295 records of men (15-54). The analysis ... -
Factors Associated With Contraceptive Discontinuation Among Women (15-49 Years) In Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)Contraceptive discontinuation is one of the biggest challenges hindering the utilization of family planning services, leading to an unnecessary increase in fertility rates, unwanted/unplanned pregnancies and induced ... -
Knowledge, use and attitudes towards emergency contraception among female students of teacher's colleges in Mid-Western Uganda
(2009-07-17)Introduction: Unsafe abortions are a major public health problem in low income countries including Uganda. In Uganda where abortion is restricted, unsafe induced abortions contribute significantly to the high maternal ... -
Utilisation of contraceptive services in Kyarusozi Sub-county Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2011-08)This study dealt with utilisation of contraceptive services in rural areas of Uganda and specifically Kyarusozi Sub County in Kyejonjo district. The main aim of the study was to identify socio-economic and demographic ...