Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...