Background: Unsafe abortion is a growing public health problem concern globally despite being preventable. The World Health Organization estimates that about 20 million pregnancies results into unsafe abortion globally. ...

Background/aims Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes for mothers and their unborn babies. Whereas the literature on intimate partner violence in the general population is ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility accounting for up to 40% of the reasons for visiting a doctor. The Ugandan government has recognized infertility as a major problem affecting ...

Background: Maternal and newborn health outcomes in Uganda have remained poor. The major challenge affecting the implementation of maternal and newborn interventions includes a shortage of skilled midwives. In 2013, Lira ...

Background: Intimate partner violence may be more prevalent during pregnancy as women are more vulnerable. Aims: To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women at ...

Background: Appropriate use of partograph is significantly associated with improved maternal and neonatal outcomes of labour and that is why the World Health Organization recommends its universal use during labour. However, ...

Background: More than half of pregnancies in Uganda are unintended, and nearly a third of these end in abortion. However, little research has focused on women living with HIV’s subjective experiences following induced ...

Aim: This study aimed to assess chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub-region, northern Uganda, conducted between May and June 2022. Design: Institutional-based cross-sectional design conducted ...

Background Suboptimal utilization of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services remains a problem among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, which has a negative impact on their response to treatment and increases ...

Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ...