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Factors associated with transactional sex among women aged 15-24 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
The exchange of money for sex is known to be a superset of sex labor since it involves a wider range of (often non-marital) duties that are not always accompanied by a preset payment or gift but do contain a clear desire ...
Analysis of the use of oral contraceptive pills by women aged between 18-45 years in Mukono district: a case study of Namumira Anthony parish
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
The unmet need of oral contraceptive pills is higher than the desired need i.e., the use of oral contraceptive pills is low and lags behind the 2020 goal of 50 percent. This is mainly because of inadequate funding of family ...
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 ...
The determinants of choice of contraceptives method among women of reproductive age (15-49) in Kawempe Division: case study of Bwaise Parish
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Contraceptives are very useful in achieving the family planning; however, not all contraceptives are suitable for everyone. The choice of contraception depends on how each person must be able to choose a contraceptive that ...
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 children witnessing parental violence among women in reproductive age (15-49 years) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: This study examines the factors associated with children witnessing parental
violence among women in the reproductive age (15-49 years) in Uganda. A cross sectional
survey design was used to identify the ...