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Fresh stillbirths following emergency caesarean section deliveries and associated factors at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-21)
Introduction: Globally, 2.6 million stillbirths occur each year and Uganda is among the countries with a very high stillbirth rate of 21 deaths per 1000 live births. Kawempe National Referral Hospital (KNRH) has a high ...
Factors contributing to utilization of antenatal care services among mothers delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Antenatal Care is a key element in realizing a reduction in maternal and perinatal deaths. The benefits of Antenatal Care include risk identification; early detection of diseases; prevention of adverse health ...
Prevalence of symptomatic urinary tract infection, microbial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital..
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection in women worldwide with an estimated 150 million cases diagnosed with UTI globally per year. It is a major health problem reported among 20% of the ...
Prevalence and factors associated with early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women using long - acting reversible contraceptives at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Level of unmet need, fertility rate and unwanted pregnancies is high especially in developing countries despite government’s efforts to improve the vital statistics. Long acting reversible methods offer effective ...
Prevalence and factors associated with late antenatal booking among pregnant women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-24)
Introduction: Booking early for antenatal is associated with earlier detection and management of pregnancy complications which in turn improves pregnancy outcomes. Yet the majority of pregnant women book late for ANC. The ...
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic kidney dysfunction among women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)
Introduction: Chronic kidney dysfunction (CKD) is currently estimated to affect 3% of women of child bearing age worldwide. Pregnant women with chronic kidney dysfunction adapt poorly to gestational changes in renal blood ...