Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Antenatal clinic"
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The association between maternal periodontitis and occurrence of low birth weight babies amongst postnatal women in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Despite improvements in maternal nutritional status, antenatal supplementation and better treatment of maternal medical conditions, the rate of low birth weight (LBW) continues to be high. This has prompted ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women in the third trimester attending the antenatal clinic at Buwambo Health Centre IV.
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Introduction: There is limited data on prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia and associated factors among pregnant women particularly in the third trimester in Uganda. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Iron ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of Optimal dose of Intermittent preventive treatment (IPTP-Sp) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at selected health facilities in Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2023-10-25)Background: The World Health Organization recommends the administration of fansidar to pregnant women beginning in as early as 13 weeks of gestation for prevention of malaria in pregnancy. Fansidar is safe, cost effective ... -
Utilization and factors associated with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)Background: The greatest impact of malaria is felt in sub-Saharan Africa where up to 90% of the global deaths due to the disease occur. Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and ...