Factors which may influence immunization coverage among the under-five children in an urban poor population in Uganda

A total of 341 mothers; with at least one child aged under 5 years were interviewed in Katanga Valley (KV)-Kampala to assess some factors which may influence urban poor mothers to take their children for immunization. By analyzing factors which influenced mothers to take their children for at least one dose of vaccine against at least one of the six immunizable diseases (measles; tuberculosis; polio; diphteria; pertussis and tetanus) in Uganda and taking care of the ages of the children and the number of vaccine doses the children had received; we were able to establish that the mother's highest level of education attained; marital status; employment status and knowledge in immunization may be significant factors which influence immunization coverage in KV urban poor population. [abstract terminated]

Family planning in peri-urban Uganda: factors in non-use of available and easily accessible family planning services

This paper presents findings of a study which was done on women living in peri-urban area in Uganda with available and easily accessible family planning services to determine the rates and; to identify factors which hinder women from using the services. A total of 160 women was interviewed and the data obtained was analyzed. About 64.4 per cent of women were not using and 48.8 per cent had ever used a modern method of family planning but had since stopped. A woman is less likely to use a modern method of family planning if she belongs to the age groups 15-19 and 40-44 years; if she is married; if she has no sons; if her youngest child's age is less than 1 and above 4 years; if she didn't attend antenatal care for the last pregnancy; if she delivered the last child outside hospital; if she desires more children; if she does not belong to a women's organization; if she previously didn't discuss family planning with her spouse. Introducing family planning information; education; counselling and motivation services at each contact with the women may significantly reduce the high rate of non-use of contraceptive methods

The men's family planning Kap in peri-urban Kampala; Uganda 1989

This paper presents results of family planning Kap study which was done in september; 1989 on men in a peri-urban area in Uganda. Men's opposition to family planning was not as widespread as it populary believed. Men would encourage women to participate in decision making about family size and share responsability in women's health. The problem appeared to be the lack of communication between couples/partners which if it was available; men's consent for family planning use would be favourable

Factors which influence birth intervals in women attending a postnatal clinic in suburbs of Kampala; Uganda; 1991

By interviewing 132 women who attended a postnatal clinic at a maternity centre in the suburbs of Kampala; Uganda; in the months of april and may; 1991; it was possible to estimate birth intervals. More than 50 percent of women had previous birth intervals of less than 2 years. A combination of women's previous pregnancies and having gone to school showed a statistically significant difference when compared with intervals. The other minor factors which influenced birth intervals were women's age and region of origin in Uganda. It is concluded that previous family planning practice influenced birth intervals. So education and information on family planning should be given everywhere and to everyone

Cigarette smoking among 60 Makerere University students; 1988/89

A descriptive study to determine the magnitude and factors in cigarette smoking was carried out on 60 Makerere University students; 1988/89. The prevalence of cigarette smoking was 21.7 per cent. The major factors in cigarette smoking were sex and marital status. Men may be the ones who pass over the behaviour to women. It suggested that the prevalence of cigarette smoking can be reduced by public health workers persuading and working with government against smoking. A more realistic view about smoking habits can be obtained by studying larger adolescent populations in Uganda

Incidence and causes of maternal mortality in five Kampala Hospitals; 1980-1986

This report presents results of a descriptive study to estimate the mortality rate; identify the type and the causes of maternal deaths. The study was conducted in 1987 in Kampala hospitals for a period covering seven years from 1st January 1980 to 31st December; 1986. The non abortion maternal mortality rate (NAMMR) was 2.65 per 1000 deliveries while the abortion related maternal mortality rate (ARMMR) was 3.58 per 1000 abortions. There was a statistically significant increase in NAMMR was almost significant over the seven year period. of all maternal deaths; 80 per cent were non abortion while 20 per cent were abortion related. The commonest immediate causes of death; in orderof importance; sepsis; haemorrhage; ruptured uterus; anaesthesia and anemia. The commonest patient management factors which contributed to death; in order of importance; were lack of blood for transfusion; lack of drugs and intravenous fluids; theatre problems and doctor related factors. We feel that a lot happens to the pregnant mother before she finally reaches a health unit for delivery and that there is a great need to improve on the community's gynaecological and obstetrical services as well as a mbulance and emergency services. We also feel that maternal mortality in developing countries could be reduced if the health workers were imaginative in respect to each aptient; tried not to operate as though they were working in a developed country; and created relevant solutions for the local problem

Incidence and causes of maternal mortality in five Kampala hospitals; 1980-1986

This report presents results of a descriptive study to estimate the mortality rate; identify the type and the causes of maternal deaths. The study was conducted in 1987 in Kampala hospitals for a period covering seven years from 1st January 1980 to 31st December; 1986. The non abortion maternal mortality rate (NAMMR) was 2.65 per 1000 deliveries while the abortion related maternal mortality rate (ARMMR) was 3.58 per 1000 abortions. There was a statistically significant increase in NAMMR while the increase in ARMMR was almost significant over the seven year period. Of all maternal deaths; 80 per cent were non abortion while 20 per cent were abortion related. The commonest immediate causes of death; in order of importance; were sepsis; haemorrhage; ruptured uterus; anaesthesia and anaemia. The commonest patient management factors which contributed to death; in order of importance; were lack of blood for transfusion; lack of drugs and intravenous fluids; theatre problems and doctor related factors. We feel that a lot happens to the pregnant mother before she finally reaches a health unit for delivery and that there is a great need to improve on the community's gynaecological and obstetrical services as well as ambulance and emergency services. We also feel that maternal mortality in developing countries could be reduced if the health workers were imaginative in respect to each patient; tried not to operate as though they were working in a developed country; and created relevant solutions for the local problems.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Risk factors for maternal mortality in five Kampala hospitals; 1980-1986

A case-control study assessing risk factors for maternal mortality was carried out in five Kampala hospitals covering a period of seven years (1 January 1980 to 31 December 1986). The major predictors of maternal mortality were the general condition on admission; the mode of delivery and the Apgar score of the newborn. These predictors indicate that women at high risk were those admitted to hospital for delivery in a poor state of health. We believe that the risk of maternal mortality can be reduced through appropriate action by health workers and that there is a need for a more complete view of risk factors for both maternal and perinatal mortality to be obtained through population-based studies rather than only those women who deliver in hospital