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Influence of parent-teacher interactions on the initiation of sexual practices among teenagers: A qualitative study of Kawuku Secondary School, Mukono District, Uganda
(Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 2020-11-12)Introduction: Several studies recommend a multisectoral approach to promote positive sexual behaviors among young people. Minimal literature exists on the influence of parent-teacher interaction on sexual behaviors of ... -
Health system factors influencing traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy amongst women in Mpigi District, Central Uganda
(African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2021)An estimated 80% of the population in developing countries is dependent on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy despite limited knowledge of potential side effects including ... -
Factors Associated with Uptake of Contraceptives among HIV Positive Women on Dolutegravir based Anti-Retroviral Treatment at Health Centres of Kampala Capital City Authority. A cross sectional study in Uganda.
(Research Square, 2021)Background In May 2018, the World Health Organisation issued a teratogenicity alert for HIV positive women using dolutegravir (DTG) and emphasised increased integration of sexual and reproductive services into HIV care to ... -
Using Action Research to Improve Hand Washing among Staff and Pupils of St. Paul Primary School Nsambya, Makindye Division–Kampala District, Uganda
(Student's Journal of Health Research (SJHR), 2021)Background Many private and public schools in Kampala and Nsambya specifically do not provide soap and water at schools near toilets or pit latrines for hand washing. Even though some schools do provide these supplies, ... -
Exploring challenges faced by physically disabled women in utilizing antenal services in Kabale Municipality
(Bioline International, 2021)The right to utilize ANC services is included in Sustainable Development goals to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to Uganda MOH, every pregnant woman has got to attend four ANC visits in order ... -
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 ... -
Qualitative study of roles of religious leaders in promoting adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights in Iganga Municipality, Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Young people in adolescent stage are very vulnerable. Sexual and reproductive health choices they make as they transition from childhood to adulthood determine a lot about their well-being. The objective of the study was ... -
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, ... -
A case of abdominal cocoon syndrome: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction at Aber Hospital in Northern Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS) is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction characterized by partial or complete encasement of small bowel loops in a thick fibro-collagenous sac. It poses diagnostic difficulties due to the ... -
Lived experiences of women who underwent induced abortion: a qualitative study of Rakai District, Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Induced abortion is one where products of conception are expelled before 28 weeks of gestation. The process can be safe or unsafe. Safe termination of pregnancy is performed by skilled persons using appropriate tools ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparative study of proportions of postoperative sepsis _ maternity versus general surgical ward
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-03-07)Post-operative sepsis tends to complicate the recovery course of many patients. Across the globe, the proportion of post-operative sepsis varied from 2.9% to 30% in various studies. To determine mean proportion of ... -
Factors associated with uptake of community client-led ART delivery model at Mulago adult HIV clinic _ Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-03-14)Community Client Led ART Delivery (CCLAD) model in Uganda refers to self-formed groups of six to eight stable Anti Retro viral Therapy (ART) patients from the same community or area. Members go in turn for medication refill ... -
Factors influencing utilization of maternal health services by adolescent young mothers aged 15-19 years in Kiryandongo general hospital
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021-03-29)Background: In Uganda, 25 % of adolescents age 15-19 have already begun childbearing, 19 % have already given birth and another 5 % pregnant with their first child. Utilization of maternal health services is, therefore, ... -
Determinants of health service utilization among users of Dokolo Health Centre IV, Dokolo District: a community perspective
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021-03-29)Introduction: Health services utilization (HSU) is an important health outcome indicator, a surrogate measure of access to healthcare that influences the outcomes of health status and consumer satisfaction. Healthcare is ...