A5052848137- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Genital Health and Disease
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Child and Adolescent Health
- International Development and Aid
Makerere University
2013-2024
Uppsala University
2021-2024
Indepth Network
2019
Evidence suggests that in spite of some adolescents being sexually active, many parents do not discuss sex-related issues with them due to lack age-appropriate respectful vocabulary and skills. The likelihood parent-adolescent communication improving sexual reproductive health outcomes appears plausible. desire understand how improve it for promotion healthy behaviours inspired this research. paper is meant describe perceptions adolescents, school administrators about on issues; the content...
An estimated 5·1 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur annually. Household surveys, most notably the Demographic Health Survey (DHS), run in more than 90 countries are main data source from highest burden regions, but data-quality concerns remain. We aimed to compare two questionnaires: a full birth history module with additional questions on pregnancy losses (FBH+; current DHS standard) (FPH), which collects information all livebirths, stillbirths, miscarriages, deaths.Women...
Every Newborn-INDEPTH" (EN-INDEPTH) study protocol for a randomised comparison of household survey modules measuring stillbirths and neonatal deaths in five Health
Abstract Background Risks of neonatal death, stillbirth and miscarriage are highest in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), where data has most gaps estimates rely on household surveys, dependent women reporting these events. Underreporting pregnancy adverse outcomes (APOs) is common, but few studies have investigated barriers to LMICs. The EN-INDEPTH multi-country study applied qualitative approaches explore enablers APOs including individual, community, cultural interview level factors....
Abstract Background Low birthweight (< 2500 g) is an important marker of maternal health and associated with neonatal mortality, long-term development chronic diseases. Household surveys remain source population-based information, notably Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster (MICS); however, data quality concerns remain. Few studies have addressed how to close these gaps in surveys. Methods The EN-INDEPTH survey 69,176 women was undertaken five Surveillance...
Abstract Background Worldwide, fifteen percent (15%) of the world’s population or one (1) billion people live with some form disability. In Uganda, 12.4% Uganda’s lives disability and Kawempe division accounts for (22.6%) all persons disabilities living in Kampala district. Rehabilitation services are provided within at Mulago hospital physiotherapy department Katalemwa rehabilitation center district, Uganda a free subsidized cost to help improve function, independence, quality life physical...
Abstract Background Household surveys remain important sources of stillbirth data, but omission and misclassification are common. Classifying adverse pregnancy outcomes as stillbirths requires accurate reporting vital status at birth gestational age or birthweight for every pregnancy. Further categorisation, e.g. by sex, timing (intrapartum/antepartum) improves data to understand prevent stillbirth. Methods We undertook a cross-sectional population-based survey women reproductive in five...
To evaluate the acceptability and performance of cervical cancer (CC) screening using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) integrated into a rural immunization clinic in Uganda.We conducted cross-sectional pilot study Uganda. We explored associations between women's characteristics acceptance VIA testing. collected samples for Papanicolaou (Pap) smear testing random subset women used results from this test as comparator assessing performance.We enrolled 625 whom 571 (91.4%) accepted 54...
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> <h3>Introduction:</h3> Despite the rapid increase in facility deliveries Uganda, number of adverse birth outcomes (e.g., neonatal and maternal deaths) has remained high. We aimed to codesign co-implement a locally designed package interventions improve quality care hospitals Busoga region. <h3>Design Implementation:</h3> This project was implemented 3 phases 6 main east-central Uganda from 2013 2016. First, inception phase engaged health system managers intervention....
Introduction: The number of caesarean section (CS) continues to rise worldwide. CS can improve outcomes in infants and mothers. However, if used improperly, the potential harm outweigh benefits. Aim: study was determine factors associated with high cesarean rates at Mengo Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional a mixed-method approach that included retrospective review 1276 casebooks using Robson Ten Group Classification System (RTGCS) for births occurred Hospital December 2018, January,...
We compared pregnancy identification methods and outcome capture across 31 Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) sites in 14 countries sub-Saharan Africa Asia. From 2009 to 2014, details on the surveillance systems including frequency of update rounds, characteristics enumerators interviewers, acceptable respondents were collected sites. The HDSS had a combined population over 2,905,602 with 165,820 births for period. Stillbirth rate ranged from 1.9 42.6 deaths per 1000 total...
Chronic hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection affects 80-100 million people in sub-Saharan Africa and accounts for an estimated 650,000 deaths annually. The prevalence of active virus among women aged 15-64 mid-Northern Uganda is about 5%. Lira district the high areas where government embarked on mass HBV screening since 2015 as a gateway access to prevention, treatment services, effective response epidemic. current proportion pregnant screened factors associated with prenatal HBVscreening are...
In 2021, Uganda had an estimated 25,855 stillbirths and 32,037 newborn deaths. Many Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (APOs) go unreported despite causing profound grief other mental health effects. This study explored psychosocial effects of APOs their influence on reporting these events during surveys surveillance settings in Uganda.A qualitative cross-sectional was conducted September 2021 Iganga Mayuge demographic system site, eastern Uganda. Narratives were held with 44 women who experienced...
Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is among the most cost-effective and easily accessible solutions for improving survival wellbeing of small newborns. In this study, we examined barriers facilitators to continuity KMC at home following hospital discharge in rural Uganda.
Introduction: We asseSssed factors influencing the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) among boda-boda riders aged 18– 49 years in Hoima, western Uganda. Despite high levels awareness about availability and benefits VMMC, was still low. Methods: employed convergent parallel mixed methods design Hoima district between August September 2020. administered a structured questionnaire to 316 determine associated with VMMC. also conducted eight focus group discussions (FGDs) six...
Abstract Background Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is a common cause maternal morbidity and mortality in low- middle-income countries. Population-based surveys are the major data source for TOP LMICs but known to have shortcomings that require improving. The EN-INDEPTH multi-country survey employed full history approach with roster new questions on Menstrual Restoration. This mixed methods paper assesses completeness responses eliciting information from respondents reports practices,...
Background: Malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea are the leading causes of death in children under five years age Uganda. In a bid to improve access prompt effective treatment these diseases, Malaria Consortium partnership with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) introduced Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) eight central districts There is currently limited information about client satisfaction this program. The main objective study was assess ICCM program...
Abstract Background In 2021, Uganda’s neonatal mortality rate was approximately 19 deaths per 1000 live births, with an estimated stillbirth of 15.1 total births. Data are critical for indicating areas where occur and why, hence driving improvements. Many countries rely on surveys like Demographic Health Surveys (DHS), which face challenges respondents’ misinterpretation questions. However, little is documented about this in Uganda. Cognitive interviews aim to improve questionnaires assess...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Evidence suggests that family-centered care for sick newborns, where parents are co-caregivers in newborn units, can result increased breastfeeding frequency, higher weight gain, earlier discharge, and reduced parental anxiety. This study explored healthcare providers' perceptions experiences of participation newborns the units two high-volume maternity Uganda, with aim informing interventions promote newborns. Methods An exploratory qualitative was...
Globally, approximately 6,700 newborn deaths and 5,400 stillbirths occur daily. The true figure is likely higher, with under reporting of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) noted. Decision-making in health influenced by various factors, including one's social networks. We sought to understand APOs disclosure within networks Uganda, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau Bangladesh how this could improve formal surveys. METHODS: A qualitative, exploratory multi-country study was conducted four demographic...