Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Women"
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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 ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Darunavir and rilpivirine steady state trough plasma concentrations with and without progestin contraceptive implant and HIV virologic outcomes among Ugandan women living with HIV.
(Makerere University, 2024)Background Through sustained viral suppression and prevention of unintended pregnancies, effective antiretroviral drugs like rilpivirine (RPV) and darunavir (DRV), and contraceptives like the progestin implant, can ... -
Effects of propofol versus thiopental on apgar scores in newborns and peri-operative outcomes of women undergoing caesarean section: A randomized clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)Introduction: General and regional anaesthesia are the two main techniques used in caesarean sections. Regional anaesthesia is the preferred choice although in certain circumstances like patient choice, back deformities; ... -
Impact of significant depression symptoms on adherence to tenofovir-based antiretroviral therapy in young women living with HIV in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: After almost forty years of the HIV pandemic, Africa is still accounting for more than two-thirds of global infections. HIV infections are more prevalent in women (54%) compared to men, making them an important ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of cervical cancer screening among private health workers in Kampala District, Uganda.
(2009)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is an important public health problem for adult women in developing countries including Uganda. Over 80% patients with cervical cancer presenting to Mulago Hospital have advanced disease. ... -
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 ... -
Lived experiences of women with uterine fibroids attending Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Uterine fibroids are the commonest benign tumors in women of reproductive age and can be found in almost 80-90% of all women by the age of 50 years. Black women are disproportionately affected by uterine ... -
Mammographic findings and BI-RADS concordance in women attending a community outreach program in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The incidence and mortality of breast cancer in Uganda are on the rise. The Improving Breast Cancer Care Coordination (IBCCC) program was initiated to bring breast cancer screening and diagnostic services ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 postpartum anemia among women attending postnatal clinic at six weeks at Apac General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)INTRODUCTION Postpartum anemia presents a high burden to the frontline health care workers worldwide. The burden is more so in countries with high prevalence of antepartum anemia and malaria. Postpartum anemia is ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum Haemorrhage among Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected women delivered at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda and globally. In Uganda some studies have investigated HIV infection as a risk factor for PPH but very few of these studies have been conducted in ... -
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 ...