Browsing Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Author "Agaba, Amon G"
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Structured and sustained family planning support facilitates effective use of postpartum contraception amongst women living with HIV in South Western Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
Atukunda, Esther Cathyln; Mugyenyi, Godfrey Rwambuka; Musiimenta, Angella; Kaida, Angela; Atuhumuza, Elly B; Lukyamuzi, Edward J; Agaba, Amon G; Obua, Celestino; Matthews, Lynn T (jogh.org, 2021)Background : Despite low pregnancy intentions, many women accessing contraception discontinue use, increasing the risk of unwanted pregnancies among women living with HIV (WLWH). We evaluate whether a family planning support ... -
Sublingual Misoprostol versus Intramuscular Oxytocin for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Uganda: A Double-Blind Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial
Atukunda, Esther Cathyln; Siedner, Mark J.; Obua, Celestino; Mugyenyi, Godfrey Rwambuka; Twagirumukiza, Marc; Agaba, Amon G (PLOS Medicine, 2014-11)Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the World Health Organization recommends use of oxytocin for prevention of PPH, misoprostol use is increasingly ... -
Understanding the Effect of a Healthcare Provider‑Led Family Planning Support Intervention on Contraception use and Pregnancy Desires among Postpartum Women Living with HIV in Southwestern Uganda
Atukunda, Esther Cathyln; Matthews, Lynn T; Musiimenta, Angella; Agaba, Amon G; Najjuma, Josephine N.; Lukyamuzi, Edward John; Kaida, Angela; Obua, Celestino; Mugyenyi, Godfrey Rwambuka (Springer, 2021-07-22)Modern contraceptive prevalence among women living with HIV (WLWH) in Uganda is still low at 45%, and up to a third of women are likely to discontinue the method within the first year of initiation. This increases risks ...