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Perinatal death triples the prevalence of postpartum depression among women in Northern Uganda: A community-based crosssectional study
(PLoS ONE, 2020)
Introduction
Deaths during the perinatal period remain a big challenge in Africa, with 38 deaths per 1000
pregnancies in Uganda. The consequences of these deaths can be detrimental to the
women; some ending up with ...
Perinatal death in Northern Uganda: incidence and risk factors in a community-based prospective cohort study
(Global Health Action, 2021)
Background: Perinatal mortality in Uganda remains high at 38 deaths/1,000 births, an
estimate greater than the every newborn action plan (ENAP) target of ≤24/1,000 births by
2030. To improve perinatal survival, there is ...
Prevalence and predictors for unintended pregnancy among HIV‑infected pregnant women in Lira, Northern Uganda: a cross‑sectional study
(Scientific Reports, 2020)
Prevention of unintended pregnancies is a global strategy to eliminate mother-to-child transmission
of HIV. Factors surrounding unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV are not well
understood. We aimed to determine ...
Peer-group support intervention improves the psychosocial well-being of AIDS orphans: Cluster randomized trial
(Elsevier, 2009)
Accumulating evidence suggests that AIDS orphanhood status is accompanied by increased levels of psychological distress such as anxiety, depression, intense guilt, shame, and anger. However, few studies have examined the ...
Caregiver’s perspectives on the Central Nervous System infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in Northern Uganda—a qualitative community‑based study
(BMC Geriatrics, 2022)
Background: Few studies have explored the Central Nervous System (CNS) infection illness trajectory among older
persons with dementia in sub-Saharan African (SSA) settings. This study explored the Caregiver’s perspectives ...
Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda–A cross sectional community-based study
(PLoS ONE, 2022)
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had compromised
the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights services to the
population including the teenage ...
HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study
(PloS one, 2022)
Background
HIV-related stigma is a global problem among HIV clients with far-reaching effects including
increased rates of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. However, HIV-related stigma experiences
and coping strategies ...
Consumer Perspectives on a Pericoital Contraceptive Pill in India and Ugand
(2013)
CONTEXT: Studies suggest that women in some countries have adopted emergency contraceptive pills as a routine method of family planning. This practice indicates there may be latent demand for a pericoital contraceptive ...
Impacts of IRC’s Fifth Child community engagement strategy to increase immunisation in northern Uganda
(2019)
The 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) reported that the national coverage of the third dose of the combined diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine (DPT3) among children 12-23 months of age was 73%, and only ...
Human papillomavirus vaccine delivery strategies that achieved high coverage in low- and middle-income countries
(Bull World Health Organ, 2011)
Objective
To assess human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage after demonstration projects conducted in India, Peru, Uganda and Viet Nam by PATH and national governments and to explore the reasons for vaccine ...