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Incidence and associated factors of acute back pain following spinal anaesthesia in mothers delivered by caesarean section at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-07)
Background: Spinal anaesthesia is a reliable and easy technique frequently used in anaesthetic practice. Post spinal back pain is one of the complications causing discomfort in patients, leading to rejection of its use for ...
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 ...
Using a criterion based audit to assess impact of Lucas classification of urgency of caesarean section on pregnancy outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Global caesarean section (C-section) rates have increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% in 2023. In Uganda, the C-section rate stands at 6% and 11% among first-order births indicating a high incidence of primary ...
Risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with placenta previa at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background
Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta is attached partially or entirely on the lower uterine segment, and occurs at a 0.005% global, 0.4% South Sudanese and 1.7% Ugandan prevalence. Many predictors; ...