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Uptake of health insurance as a means of reducing infant and child mortality among mothers in Uganda. A case study of Kasubi Town
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
The objective of this study was to assess the factors affecting the uptake of health insurance among women in Uganda. Therefore, it aims to find out whether age, place of residence, marital status, number of children, ...
Analysing the determinants of cervical cancer screening among women: a case study of Kikoni village
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Uganda is known to be one of the leading countries with high morbidity and mortality rates among women resulting from cervical cancer. Early screening for cervical cancer is a key measure in reduction of maternal deaths ...
Determinants of sexual violence among women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Sexual violence (SV) is a national public health problem in Uganda. Victims of sexual violence experience physical, social, mental, emotional, and sexual problems Because of its severe psychological and sociological impact ...
Factors associated with female genital mutilation among women and girls in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Introduction
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice is supported by traditional beliefs, values and attitudes. In some communities for example Kenya and Sierra Leone, Female Genital Mutilation is valued as a rite of ...
A casual relationship between socio-demographic & economic factors, and utilization of antenatal care among women aged 15-49
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
This study sought to determine the effect of socio-demographic and economic factors on utilization of antenatal care services among women in the eastern region of Uganda.
A descriptive cross-sectional study design was ...
Factors associated with gender based violence against women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Gender Based Violence study (2016), Violence against women is one of the major public health and human rights issue in Uganda and the world today. This study aimed at assess the factors associated with Gender based violence ...
Relates between education level and fertility behaviors of women in the reproductive age group
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
The study aimed to find the relationship between wealth index and fertility behavior of women in Uganda. The researcher used secondary data and this data was entered in statistical analysis (STATA) where different tables ...
The determinants of antenatal care service utilization among women in rural areas
(Ndikuyera, S. C. (2022). The determinants of antenatal care service utilization among women in rural areas. (Unpublished Undergraduate Dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda., 2022-11-25)
Antenatal care (ANC) coverage is an indicator of access to and use of health care during
pregnancy. Antenatal care services are considered to be the key element in the primary
health care delivery system of a country, ...
Risk factors of anaemia amongst women of reproductive age in some rural areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Micronutrient deficiencies continue to impose a substantial health, economic and social burden worldwide. Anaemia is a major public health problem affecting both the developed as well as the developing countries. It is the ...
Assessment of the factors that affect the attitude towards uptake of health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
The objective of this study was to assess the factors affecting the attitude towards the uptake of
health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda. Therefore, it aims to find out
whether gender, place of ...