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Short inter-pregnancy interval among pregnant women with previous cesarean scar(s) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: It is recommended by the WHO that women with a cesarean section should delay conception for at least 2 years (24 months) in order to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This period does not only give time ...
Prevalence and factors associated with modern contraceptive use among HIV positive women at Mulago ISS Clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Background
Modern contraceptive use is an important strategy for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (WHO,2020). The modern contraceptive prevalence rate is still low in the general population at 35%(UDHS,2016), ...
Prevalence and factors associated with early postpartum anemia among women delivered by caesarean section at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction
Early postpartum anemia (48 hours after delivery) is a global problem with deleterious consequences. It remains unacceptably high despite various interventions. There is scarcity of data on the prevalence ...
Awareness and attitudes towards emergency contraceptive pills among female non-medical undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Emergency Contraception (EC) refers to a group of birth control modalities that
can prevent unplanned pregnancy, especially when used after unprotected intercourse within
defined time limits. Approximately ...
Risk factors for secondary infertility among women attending infertility clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: A matched case-control study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Infertility has emerged as one of global public health issues with approximately 8- 15% of couples affected globally. In Africa secondary infertility is more common than primary infertility and is largely due ...
Prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancies among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Unplanned pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which is a sum of mistimed pregnancy (pregnancy wanted at a later time) and unwanted pregnancy (pregnancy which is not wanted at all) It is a fundamental health ...
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among women seeking post-abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Literature has shown that women experiencing an abortion have psychological distress and some are consequently diagnosed with affective disorders including depression. However, despite the many women with ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on usage of low dose aspirin amongst women with pre-eclampsia seeking care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-12)
Introduction: Preeclampsia is the second commonest cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and it complicates 2-18% of pregnancies globally. Complications of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy ranked as the second highest ...
Prevalence and factors associated with emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy among women with Post Partum Haemorrhage at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: a retrospective cross- Sectional analytical study.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-26)
Background
Emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) is a treatment modality performed as a life-saving intervention in PPH refractory to conservative management. EPH is associated with high maternal morbidity and mortality ...