Browsing School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) Collection by Subject "Pregnant women"
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Analysis of the determinants of maternal mortality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study analyzed the determinants of maternal mortality in Uganda using Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys reports and other sources. It was guided by the following objectives; (1) To examine the effects of maternal ... -
Assessment of factors associated with teenage pregnancy among women aged 15-19 in Teso region
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Teenage pregnancy and childbirth to women less than 20 years old continues to be a major global public health concern, affecting approximately 12 million girls aged 15-19 and in Uganda as of 2016 teenage pregnancy was at ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among pregnant women: a case study at Mpigi Health Center IV, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction: Hepatitis B vaccination offers economic, social and health benefits. However, the uptake of hepatitis B vaccine among vulnerable people including pregnant women has not been extensively studied. Objective: ... -
Determinants of HIV awareness among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as a serious public health issue across the globe, and particularly in developing countries. Although the prevalence of HIV in Uganda has reduced, pregnant women still have been identified ... -
Determinants of low hemoglobin levels among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In spite of intervention efforts, in Uganda, as in other developing countries, low levels of hemoglobin among pregnant women continue. Anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) is a matter of national concern. ... -
Determinants of malaria prevalence among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Malaria is a major public health challenge especially in the African region. It does not only affect maternal-child health but also hinders economic development where by a lot of money is wasted in combating its prevalence ... -
Determinants of maternal health care service utilization among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Maternal Health Care services refers to the care provided by skilled health care professionals to pregnant women and adolescent girls in order to ensure the best health conditions for both mother and baby throughout the ... -
Determinants of mosquito bed nets utilization among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study focused on the determinants of mosquito bed nets utilization among pregnant women in Uganda. The general objective of the study was to examine the factors that influence the utilization of mosquito bed nets among ... -
Factors associated with antenatal care service utilization among pregnant women in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors associated with ANC service utilization among pregnant women in Western Uganda. Secondary data from the UDHS 2016 was used for the study. This study focused on ANC ... -
Factors associated with physical violence among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Violence against pregnant women is a public health problem globally. Intimate Partner Physical Violence is the most common type of violence against women. It can be defined as a push, shake, throwing something at you ... -
Factors associated with the recommended antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study intended to determine the factors associated with the recommended antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda. In order to identify the study main objective, three specifics were measured: ... -
Factors associated with the usage of malaria treatment among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Malaria is one of the world's most serious public health issues. It's a severe and often deadly disease caused by a parasite that infects a specific form of a mosquito that feeds on people. It is a leading cause of death ... -
Factors Associated With the Use of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria among Pregnant Women in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Malaria is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with serious consequences in pregnant women. The World Health Organization as a result, prescribes for pregnant women in the region, the use of Intermittent ... -
Factors Associated With the Use of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria among Pregnant Women in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-09-27)Malaria is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with serious consequences in pregnant women. The World Health Organization as a result, prescribes for pregnant women in the region, the use of Intermittent ... -
Factors Influencing Antenatal Care Service Utilisation among Pregnant Women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-19)The study was about ANC service utilization among pregnant women in Uganda. Specifically, the objectives of the study established the association between socio-economic, demographic factors and ANC service utilization. Secondary ... -
Factors influencing choice of place of delivery among women in union: are men supportive?
(Makerere University, 2018-07)This study examines the factors influencing choice of place of delivery among women in union and whether men were supportive using the 2011 UDHS data. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the distribution ... -
Factors influencing maternal mortality among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)A maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause except accidents or violence. This study used secondary data among women in Uganda extracted ... -
Factors influencing the completion of four antenatal care (ANC) visits among expectant mothers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Pregnancy is one of the important periods in the life of a woman, a family, and society (WHO, 2009) However, for the pregnancy to yield a healthy baby key aspects must be accomplished appropriately and one of such in ... -
Socio-demographic factors influencing utilization of Antenatal Care Services among pregnant women aged 15 to 49 years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Antenatal care is important to women because it helps them to prepare for delivery and understand warning signs during pregnancy and child birth. It reduces maternal and prenatal morbidity and mortality through detection ... -
Violence during pregnancy and child birth weight in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Physical violence and baby birth weight can be related to child outcome indirectly or directly. Direct consequences of domestic violence during pregnancy include the premature rapturing of the uterine membranes, infections ...