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Graduate Midwifery Education in Uganda Aiming to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes
(Annals of Global Health, 2020)
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 ...
Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2019)
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 ...
Partograph Documentation: Barriers and Faciltators Among Skilled Health Personnel in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)
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, ...
Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy
(Open Access Journal of Contraception, 2023)
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 ...
Chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub-region, northern Uganda
(Wiley Nursing Open, 2023)
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 ...
An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative, 2024)
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health issue, profoundly impacting infected individuals. Living with HIV
involves complex mental health dynamics, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being ...
Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda
(Psychiatry, 2024)
Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare
professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on
prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing
the ...
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2024)
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 ...