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Factors influencing age at first birth among women aged 15-49 in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Introduction
Teenage pregnancies significantly contribute to maternal and child morbidity and mortality.. In Uganda 25% of women begin childbearing by 19 years. This low age at first birth is one of the leading causes ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Factors influencing domestic violence among women in Uganda. A case study of Makindye municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
This study aimed to assess factors that affect domestic violence in Makindye municipality Wakiso District. It was specifically aimed to find out the effect of age, education level, income and gender of household and possible ...