Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Family Planning"
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Association of contraceptive knowledge and attitude with intention to use family planning among primegravidae attending antenatal care in Kayunga Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)Introduction and background: Family planning (FP) services were introduced in Uganda in 1957 by Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), formally known as Family Association of Uganda and were actively implemented in 1963. However, ... -
Factors associated with the use of Long acting Reversible Contraceptive methods among Women of Reproductive Age attending Family Planning Clinics in Jinja district
(Makerere university, 2019-11-01)Background: Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods are highly effective, however, the utilization of LARC in Uganda is low (13%). Objective: To assess the factors associated with the use of long acting reversible ... -
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, 2023-11-07)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 of Modern Family Planning methods among women living with HIV/AIDS at TASO Mbarara, Uganda
(2018-11-16)Introduction: Statistics show that more than 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS are in Sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates with total fertility rate of 5.4 births per woman. Preventing unintended ...