Search
Now showing items 11-15 of 15
Knowledge, attitude and practices of newborn care during the immediate postnatal period among mothers who delivered in jinja regional referral hospital, Eastern Uganda.
(2018-12-03)
Introduction and Background
Neonatal mortality is a major concern all over the world, especially in developing countries including Uganda. Three quarters of all newborn deaths occur in the first week of life with nearly ...
Determinants of compliance of mothers to referrals for skilled delivery attendance by village health teams in Abim district, Uganda
(2018-11-26)
ABSTRACT
Background: Although maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Uganda has reduced from 438 to 336 per 100,000 live births over the last six years, MMR in Karamoja region remains high at 750 per 100,000 live births. These ...
Examining the roles of “significant others” and the associated factors in the uptake of health facility delivery in lira district, Uganda.
(2018-11-23)
Background: Health facility delivery is one of the interventions being implemented worldwide to improve maternal and new-born health outcomes. Despite Uganda’s remarkable improvement, more effort is needed in Lira District ...
Disability predisposure to urinary tract infections among adolescent girls: a prospective cohort study in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-15)
Introduction: The risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is disproportionately distributed among adolescent girls despite the absence of research illustrating the
incidence. Objective: The study investigated how ...
The quality of postnatal care services provided at health centres in Ngora District, Uganda: a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction: Postnatal care refers to the assistance given to a mother and the baby for a period of up to six weeks from the time of delivery. It involves a four-scheduled personalised care given to a woman immediately ...