Browsing by Subject "Young mothers"
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Contraceptive use and timing of first pregnancy among young women attending jinja hospital in eastern Uganda.
(2005)Introduction/Objectives: The timing of first pregnancy among young women has an impact on the life of the mother, the children and the health indicators of a country. Early timing of first pregnancy (conceiving the first ... -
Impact of teenage pregnancies and childbirth on the health status of young mothers in Busia District, East Africa
(Makerere University, 2010-10)A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Busia district, eastern Uganda focused on assessing the extent to which teenage pregnancies affect the health status of teen age mothers. Specifically, the study ... -
Risk factors for infant mortality in Iganga District.
(2009-10)Uganda has a high infant mortality rate of 76/1000 live births and in Iganga District, it was reported to be 120/1000 live births, which was much higher compared to the national average. OBJECTIVE: Determine factors ... -
Social and gender norms affecting the sexual and reproductive health rights of girls and young mothers in Buwenda, Busoga Sub-Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The study examined the extent to which Social and Gender Norms affect the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of girls and young mothers in Buwenda in Busoga sub-region of Eastern Uganda. The study specifically ...