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Ectopic pregnancy; incidence and its common characteristics among women admitted in Emergency Gynecological ward at Mulago Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, Kampala - Uganda, 2013-04)
Introduction: There has been a global trend increase in Ectopic pregnancy rate over the past decade with Uganda not an exception (Ola ER et al 1999).This is due to changes in distribution patterns of the various known risk ...
Effect of moringa oleifera leaf extracts on the isolated rabbit heart and uterus
(2010-11)
Background: Local communities, world over prevent and treat indigenous diseases using local herbal remedies. Moringa oleifera is one of the many plants used in herbal preparations in Uganda for treating numerous human ...
Adolescent motherhood in Uganda: Dilemmas, health seeking behaviour and coping responses
(2008)
Introduction: Maternal mortality remains one of the most daunting public health problems in resource limited settings. Maternal health services play a critical role in the improvement of sexual and reproductive health and ...
Prevalence and factors associated with second trimester abortion among women admitted at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-09)
Background: Globally, it is estimated that 10–15% of abortions happen in the second trimester. They contribute a higher proportion of morbidity and mortality with increased psychological and emotional distress especially ...
Quality of post abortion care services in Public Health facilities in Kampala – Uganda
(2018-10)
Introduction Complications occurring after unsafe abortion contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity in low income countries and are recognized by the international community as an important public health problem. In ...
Patients’ satisfaction with post abortion care services in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Post Abortion Care (PAC) is one of the important strategies to save lives in patients with incomplete abortion. Statistics in Mulago Hospital Obs/Gyn. Department show a steady increase of patients seeking for ...
Adverse neonatal outcomes and associated factors among mothers with short and normal interpregnancy interval at Kawempe National Referral Hospital- A comparative cross section study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Studies in developed nations have shown that neonates born to pregnant women with short inter-pregnancy interval are at higher risk of prematurity, and low birth weight, perinatal death and other neonatal events ...
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 ...