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Knowledge, perception and factors associated with preference of anaesthesia techniques among women in antenatal ward, Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-12-23)
Introduction: Caesarean Section (CS) rates in Uganda are increasing and the preferred technique for CS are general anaesthesia (GA) or regional anaesthesia (RA). Among the many myths about anaesthesia in Uganda are “fear ...
Factors associated with caesarean section delivery at Kisiizi Hospital, Rukungiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: Caesarian section is a life-saving procedure, however, there is a great concern on the increasing caesarean section rates globally. In Uganda, the caesarean section rate for live births increased from 8.5% in ...
The lived experiences of mothers who had intra-uterine fetal death (IUFD) in Gulu District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Background Intra-uterine fetal death (IUFD) is devastating to expectant mothers with adverse consequences for the individual couple and these include isolation, increased anxiety in the subsequent pregnancy, social stigma, ...
Rationale for referral and pregnancy outcomes of women referred during labor in Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Introduction: Maternal referral during labor has been found to be associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Globally, 15% of pregnancies that develop life-threatening complications required referral to higher health centers. ...
Respectful maternity care: Perspectives of midwives at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Introduction
Lack of RMC during childbirth, especially intrapartum period has emerged as a serious contributor to pregnant women refusing to access maternity services hence poor maternal and child health outcomes. This ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among pregnant women in Lamwo District Northern Uganda
(2019-07-27)
Background Maternal malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and infants. It’s estimated that approximately 32 million pregnant women suffer from anemia worldwide and 5%-20% ...