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Peer influences to risky sexual behaviours among out-of-school adolescents in Kamuli Municipality
(Bioline International, 2021)
Adolescents engage in different deviant behaviours including
gambling, alcohol and substance abuse, violence acts and sexual behaviours.
These sexual behaviours have lasting reproductive health challenges,
increased ...
Quality of life of adult individuals with intestinal stomas in Uganda: a cross sectional study
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2021-03-01)
Introduction: Intestinal stomas remain important life-saving surgical options in a wide range of gastrointestinal pathologies
globally. Living with a stoma has potential to impair the patient’s quality of life, often with ...
Contraceptive uptake among postpartum mothers 15–49 years of age in Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera District, Central Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Per 1000 live births, 336 mothers die from pregnancy-related causes in Uganda; most
of which are preventable as 9,549 mothers’ lives were saved from 2015–2020 through reaching the
CIP mCPR goal. Use of contraception can ...
User provider perspectives to overcome the challenges of TB/HIV service integration at Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2021-03-01)
Abstract
Background: Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa have been closely related
and persistent, proving a considerable burden for healthcare provision. This has complicated ...
Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children under 5 years tuberculosis contacts in greater Kibaale, Uganda
(Science and Education Publishing, 2022-03-31)
Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) is a chemoprophylaxis which reduces the risk of the first episode of
TB occurring in people exposed to an infection or with latent infection and the risk of a recurrent episode of TB.
WHO ...
Factors associated with late antenatal enrolment among pregnant women aged 15-49 years at Masindi Hospital
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Early ANC attendance is vital for early identification of pregnancy related
health risks to either mother or baby or both, and interventions instituted. This results in
good delivery outcomes.
The main objective of this ...
Factors associated with postnatal care services uptake by young mothers aged 15 – 24 years at Mukono General Hospital, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Postnatal period is the time shortly after birth of the baby and extending up to six
weeks. This period is recognized as very critical for survival of both the mother and the baby. Recent
guidelines recommend four postnatal ...
Factors influencing uptake of IPTp3+ among pregnant women attending ANC in Mawokota North health sub district, Mpigi District, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Annually, approximately 125 million pregnancies occur globally in malaria
endemic areas. 25 million pregnant women are at risk for malaria which accounts for over
10,000 maternal and 200,000 neonatal deaths annually. WHO ...
Using signal functions to measure third delays in the management of obstetric emergencies: a study of Midigo Health Centre IV
(ZAIN Publications, 2021-05)
Background: Signal functions are a representative shortlist of key interventions and activities that address major causes of morbidity or mortality and that are indicative of a certain type and level of care in a health ...
Factors influencing utilization of postnatal care Services among postnatal mothers who delivered from China-Uganda Friendship Hospital, Kampala District
(Bioline International, 2021)
Only 13% of women in Africa attend postnatal care
appointments. Despite the availability of postnatal care services at China Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru (CUFHN), utilization of PNC services remains low.
Specifically, ...