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Predictors of contraceptive adherence among women seeking family planning services at Reproductive Health Uganda, Mityana Branch.
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015)
Poor adherence is one of the main causes of unintended pregnancies among women of reproductive age.The purpose of this study was to establish the predictors of contraceptive adherence. A total of 211 women were enrolled ...
Utilization and factors associated with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: The greatest impact of malaria is felt in sub-Saharan Africa where up to 90% of the global deaths due to the disease occur. Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and ...
The prevalence and clinico-pathological features of benign proliferative breast diseases among female patients at Mulago Hospital: across-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2013-06)
Background: Although the increasing incidence of breast cancer in Uganda has been well-documented, the possibility that benign proliferative breast disease (BPBD) among Ugandan women is increasing has not been determined. ...
Insulin-like growth factor-I as a risk factor for breast cancer among Ugandan women in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Background: In Uganda breast cancer is the third commonest cancer in women after cancer of the cervix and Kaposi's sarcoma. The incidence of breast cancer in Uganda has nearly tripled from 11:100,000 in 1961 to 31:100,000 ...
Late age at first child birth as a risk factor of breast cancer among Ugandan women at Mulago Hospital: A case control study.
(2012-05)
Background
Breast Cancer in Uganda is the third commonest cancer in women after cancer of the cervix and Kaposis sarcoma.
The incidence of Breast Cancer in Uganda has nearly tripled from 11:100,000 in 1961 to 31:100,000 ...
Factors influencing frequency and timing of antenatal clinic attendance among women attending post natal care in two government health facilities in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
Antenatal care is care given to a pregnant woman to ensure safe pregnancy, labour and delivery of her child. Early, timely and frequent antenatal care attendance during pregnancy is important in identifying, preventing and ...
Prevalence and factors associated with dual contraception among women living with HIV/AIDS attending TASO Mulago HIV Clinic.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Introduction: Dual contraception refers to use of condom concurrently with another effective contraceptive method to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. With advent of HAART, HIV ...
Factors associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening among women accessing family planning services at Kitagata hospital, sheema District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality in Uganda, and is attributed to poor utilization of screening services. Screening identifies the precancerous changes which when treated prevents development ...
Knowledge attitude and practice towards use of long term methods of family planning. a community based survey among women of reproductive age in Lubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Background
Fertility rate in Uganda continues to be high despite the existence of several family planning methods. The use of long term methods of Family Planning (FP) such as the Intra Uterine Device, implant and ...
Breast cancer knowledge, practice of preventive measures and associated factors among rural women aged 20 – 49 years in Kigulu County, Iganga District
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: In Uganda 1,100 women die of breast cancer every year, with a patient peak age of 30 -39 years, majority of patients present late at stage III and IV. Early detection remains a major effective approach to combat ...