Browsing by Subject "Low birth weight"
Now showing items 1-7 of 7
-
The association between maternal periodontitis and occurrence of low birth weight babies amongst postnatal women in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Despite improvements in maternal nutritional status, antenatal supplementation and better treatment of maternal medical conditions, the rate of low birth weight (LBW) continues to be high. This has prompted ... -
Modeling determinants of time to death among low birth weight infants born between 2010 and 2021 in the Iganga-Mayuge population cohort: Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is a major predictor of mortality and morbidity. In Uganda, it was reported that LBW neonates were 3.8 times more likely to die compared to those of normal weight (Arunda et al., 2018). ... -
Prediction of low birth weight at term in low resource setting of Gulu City, Uganda : a prospective cohort study
(PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2022-11-08)Introduction: despite the widespread poverty in Northern Uganda resulting in undernutrition, not all mothers deliver low birth weight babies. Therefore, we developed and validated the risk prediction models for low birth ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight among neonates in Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)Background: Low birth weight is an important marker of maternal health and neonatal health. It is an indicator of morbidity and mortality as well as adult-onset of chronic conditions. Therefore, the present study was ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight in Lubaga Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-04)Introduction: Progress in achieving Millennium Development Goal (MDG) number 4 which aims at reduction of child mortality has been noted to be slow nationally, regionally and globally. Neonatal mortality contributes a big ... -
PREVALENCE, FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH AND IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES OF NEONATAL SEPTICEMIA AMONG NEONATES ADMITTED WITH BIRTH ASPHYXIA TO SPECIAL CARE UNIT, MULAGO HOSPITAL
(Makerere University, 2019-10-16)Background: Neonatal mortality continues to be a global burden. This is despite the reduction in the under five mortality rate. The burden is highest in the low and middle income countries including Uganda. The common ... -
Using ultrasonography, laboratory blood tests and maternal characteristics to predict Pre-eclampsia and adverse pregnancy outcomes at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Background: Preeclampsia causes 12% to 19% of maternal deaths in Uganda. Complications include preterm birth, stillbirth and low birth weight. Early diagnosis and timely delivery improve pregnancy outcomes. Nevertheless, ...