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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation in pregnancy: A case study of ANC clients attending KCCA health centres, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-08)
Introduction:
About 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anemic; half of this anaemia burden is due to iron deficiency. Developing countries are the most affected and in Uganda, 31% of the pregnant women have iron ...
Use of modern family planning methods among HIV positive mothers attending mother baby care points at health facilities in Kabarole District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is an important component in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission (eMTCT) and enhancement of maternal health outcomes. Despite increased ...
Hepatitis B screening among pregnant women in lira district: a community based cross sectional study.
(2018-11-26)
Introduction: Chronic HBV infection affects 80–100 million people in sub-Saharan Africa and accounts for an estimated 650,000 deaths annually. The prevalence of active hepatitis B virus infection among persons aged 15-64 ...
Factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among pregnant women in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2015-11-18)
Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and chronic hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia. These disorders are associated ...
Quality of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Soroti District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-07)
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV have a high risk of transmitting HIV to their babies during pregnancy, labor/delivery, and postpartum through breastfeeding. With the provision of ...
Exposure to tobacco during pregnancy among mothers with low birth weight new borns in Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction
Exposure to tobacco during pregnancy is a risk to the mothers’ health and their unborn babies. It has been observed to be an important independent risk factor for the low birth-weight of newborns which may ...
Prevalence and factors associated with use of herbal medicines during pregnancy among women attending postnatal clinics in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
Background: According to WHO estimates, 80% of the population living in rural areas in developing countries depends on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy. Despite the fact that ...