Browsing by Subject "Family planning"
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Acceptability and perceptions of contraceptives among young HIV positive women in KCCA Art Clinics
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Introduction There are about 7000 new HIV infections among young women in Sub Saharan Africa. Forty- three percent of pregnancies among young HIV positive women in Uganda are either unwanted or mistimed and this accounts ... -
Assessing differentials in modern contraceptive use among women in Uganda between 2000/1 and 2011: An application of the logit-based decomposition
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The objective of the study was to assess differentials in modern contraceptive use among sexually active women (15-49) in the period 2000/1-2011. The gap in modern contraceptive use was decomposed into components attributed ... -
Characteristics of acceptors of Planned Parenthood at Mbale Family Planning Clinic
(1979)The Concept of Planned Parenthood:- Definition and Synonyms:- A common misconception by the layman is to regard Planned Parenthood as a method of stopping to produce anymore children. In Public Health parlance, this has a ... -
Contraceptive use among women refugees in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyenjojo District, South Western Uganda
(2009-05)Today Uganda hosts an estimated 230,000 refugees in 12 districts. There are 16,000 refugees in Kyaka II settlement in Kyenjojo district in Western Uganda. Family Planning supplies and services for refugees in Kyenjojo ... -
The contribution of male involvement in family planning uptake. A case study of Emanzi strategy in Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Women with access to family planning (FP) not only have an increased level of autonomy but more opportunities for education and making economic contributions. Yet, millions of women in developing countries lack ... -
The coverage of family planning use in the mass media in Uganda : a comparative analysis of the New Vision and Daily Monitor
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was motivated by the low use of modern Family Planning (FP) methods observed in Uganda. It compared the extent to which two leading print media outlets– the New Vision and the Daily Monitor, gave coverage to ... -
Determinants of female sterilization uptake in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Despite its great effectiveness, safety and convenience for women who do not wish to have more children; female sterilization method uptake in Uganda is very low. This study aimed at establishing factors influencing female ... -
Examining the gaps and barriers in monitoring and evaluation of male engagement in family planning among selected Non-governmental organizations in the health sector in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Male engagement in reproductive health/family planning is considered an integral component in maximizing reproductive health outcomes. However, monitoring and evaluation efforts towards this approach is significantly low, ... -
Factors affecting utilisation of family planning services in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Frequently many pregnancies and child birth leads to maternal and child morbidity and mortality. Effective contraceptive use contributes to maternal health and improved child survival. Objective: To assess factors affecting ... -
Factors Associated With Contraceptive Discontinuation Among Women (15-49 Years) In Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)Contraceptive discontinuation is one of the biggest challenges hindering the utilization of family planning services, leading to an unnecessary increase in fertility rates, unwanted/unplanned pregnancies and induced ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing use of family planning methods among HIV positive female clients in South Western Uganda: A case of Kitagata Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)This dissertation presents findings of a cross-sectional study carried out among (191) HIV positive females attending HIV care clinic in Kitagata hospital Sheema district, Uganda. The aim of the study was to assess factors ... -
Family planning communication in Uganda : an interrogation of media reporting, communication campaigns and audience perspectives
(Makerere University, 2022)To stabilise Uganda's fast-growing population, the government has positioned media and communication strategies as a primary means of informing and persuading the populace about modern family planning products and services. ... -
Family planning intentions and associated factors among pregnant adolescents attending antenatal at Mukono General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy remains a major public health priority due to the associated negative health, social, and economic outcomes. Globally, more than 16 million adolescent pregnancies occur with highest ... -
The impact of family planning on family among christians of Omiya Anyima Catholic Parish in light of Humanae Vitae
(Makerere University, 2022)The study investigates the impact of Family Planning on family among Christians of Omiya Anyima Catholic Parish in light of Humanae Vitae. With the study, the researcher aimed at identifying the impact of family planning ... -
The influence of gender perceptions on access to and use of family planning by young married girls: A case study of Kigulu, Iganga District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013)Young married girls’ reproductive desires are strongly influenced by cultural beliefs, gendered beliefs and gendered stereotype (expectations of gendered roles) which produce gender perceptions. The belief that a girl’s ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of Unmet need for Family Planning among adolescents 15-19 years in Agago District, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-11)Background: An estimated 250 million adolescent girls live in developing countries, and 16 million adolescents aged 15–19 years give birth each year. Unmet need for family planning contraceptives in Uganda is at 34.3% and ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with use of contraceptives among women aged 15 to 49 years attending various health facilities in Moroto municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-06)Background: Family planning remains the low cost, high dividend investment option for addressing high Total Fertility Rate, high school drop-out rates as a result of teenage pregnancy and high Maternal Mortality Ratio. In ... -
Utilization and barriers to family planning use among grand multiparous women at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Introduction: Uganda still has a high maternal mortality ratio despite implementations of various strategies by the Ministry of Health. There is limited information about level of utilization, and barriers to the use of ... -
Utilization of family planning methods by refugee women: a case study of Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2011-11)This study was carried out in Nakivale Refugee settlement with the general objective of analysing the use of family planning methods by refugee women. Specifically, it sought to identify the kind of family planning methods ...