Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Recent submissions
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HELLP syndrome and associated factors among pregnant women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at a referral hospital in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024)Background: Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome, a complication of preeclampsia/ eclampsia, is associated with severe maternal morbidity and mortality. In resource-limited settings, such as ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with severe anaemia post-caesarean section at a tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021)Background: Severe anaemia after caesarean section adversely affects the woman and the new-born. While prenatal anaemia is extensively studied, the literature on post-caesarean section anaemia is limited and characteristics ... -
Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Among Teenage Mothers Delivering at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda: Prevalence and Associated Factor
(Cureus, 2024)Introduction: Each year, millions of teenagers in low-resource areas experience unintended pregnancies, many of which result in childbirth. These pregnancies often carry an increased risk of negative perinatal outcomes. ... -
The silent threat: investigating the incidence and clinical characteristics of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in women from tertiary care hospitals of the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2024)Background: Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are medical conditions that can cause severe complications, such as maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the incidence and characteristics of ... -
FOXP3serum concentration; a likely predictor of CIN and cervical cancer: Secondary analysis from a case control study at a clinic in South western Uganda
(Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2024)Biomarkers including Forkhead/ winged-helix transcription factor boxP3 have been proposed in immune-histochemical techniques to diagnose cervical lesions, but can be objectively quantified and measured in blood using methods ... -
Outcomes of a honey and olive oil-based dressing material on wounds of women that have had a caesarean section in south-western Uganda
(International Wound Journal, 2024)Postpartum sepsis following caesarean sections among women in Uganda remains a risk. However, erratic supplies of standard dressing material make the risk a reality. Alternative wound dressing materials, therefore, remain ... -
Impact of postpartum maternal fever or hypothermia on newborn and early infant illness and death in Southwestern Uganda
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024)Background: Deaths occurring during the neonatal period contribute close to half of under-five mortality rate (U5MR); over 80% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Poor maternal antepartum and ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Adverse Maternal Obstetrical Events Among Teenage Mothers Delivering in a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(Cureus, 2024)Introduction: Many female teenagers in low-resource settings conceive, of which half are unplanned and end in many deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for the majority of the cases. Teenage pregnancy is associated ... -
Association between metabolic syndrome and cervical cancer among women in Southwestern Uganda: A case-control study
(Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2024)Objective: To determine the association between MetS and its components with cervical cancer among women in South-western Uganda. Methods: We conducted an unmatched case-control study on470 participants in a1:2case-to-control ... -
Transition to Motherhood and Lived Experiences of Teenage Mothers Delivering in Kasese and Bundibugyo Districts, Western Uganda
(Cureus, 2024)Introduction: A large number of teenagers in low-resource settings experience pregnancy, with a significant number of these cases happening in sub-Saharan Africa. Teenage pregnancy is associated with unique physical and ... -
The epidemiology and risk factors for postnatal complications among postpartum women and newborns in southwestern Uganda: A prospective cohort study
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2024)Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two-thirds of the global burden of maternal and newborn deaths. Adverse outcomes among postpartum women and newborns occurring in the first six weeks of life are often related, though data ... -
Providers and women’s perspectives on opportunities, challenges and recommendations to improve cervical cancer screening in women living with HIV at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a qualitative study
(BMC Women's Health, 2024)Background: Cervical cancer screening uptake remains low despite being a critical prevention method for adult women living with HIV(WLHIV). These women experience greater incidence and persistence of high-risk human ... -
Maternal HIV infection drives altered placental Mtb-specific antibody transfer
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023)Introduction: Placental transfer of maternal antibodies is essential for neonatal immunity over the first months of life. In the setting of maternal HIV infection, HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants are at higher risk ... -
Level of Satisfaction with the Learning Environment and Transition to Employment among Health Professions Graduates at a Ugandan Medical School
(Advances in Public Health, 2024)Background: To ensure training quality, medical training institutions must provide an adequate learning environment and prepare trainees for work but there is research paucity on the subject. We determined the level of ... -
Late Stage at Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and Its Correlates at a Large Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Cureus, 2024)Background: The stage of disease at diagnosis is one of the major determinants of survival in women with cervical cancer. Most women with cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) present to hospitals ... -
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Post‑Operative Urinary Retention Following Surgery for Perineal Tears Among Ugandan Women: A Prospective Cohort Study
(International Urogynecology Journal, 2024)Introduction and Hypothesis: We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors for post-operative urinary retention (POUR) following surgery for perineal tears, and to determine the time to normal voiding after POUR. ... -
Implementation and insights from the MedXMentor structured mentorship program for undergraduate health science students at Mbarara University, Uganda
(Discover Education, 2024)Background: Mentorship is essential for education and career development in health-related fields, yet Sub-Saharan African universities often lack structured programs. To address this, the MedXMentor program was established ... -
Early contraceptive implant removal and associated factors among women attending public family planning clinics, Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda: a crosssectional study
(Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2024)Background: Early implant removal not only results in method wastage and strains healthcare resources but also exposes women to the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications if an alternative contraceptive ... -
Effect of metabolic syndrome and its components on the risk and prognosis of cervical cancer: A literature review
(Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2024)Despite the global implementation of preventive strategies against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, the incidence of invasive cervical cancer rose by nearly 1.3-fold, from 471,000 annual cases in 2000 to 604,000 cases ... -
Prognostic algorithms for post-discharge readmission and mortality among mother-infant dyads- an observational study protocol
(Frontiers in Epidemiology, 2023)Introduction: In low-income country settings, the first six weeks after birth remain a critical period of vulnerability for both mother and newborn. Despite recommendations for routine follow-up after delivery and facility ...