Publications by authors named "Criscent Tumuhaise"
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- This study examined how mothers in Kween District viewed their experiences with male midwives (MMWs) during childbirth, using a qualitative approach to gather insights.
- Data was collected from 33 mothers through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions at three health facilities, focusing on their feelings and perceptions regarding MMWs.
- Participants expressed mixed feelings, with some discomfort around male caregivers in an intimate process, but many appreciated the supportive and respectful care provided by MMWs, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns to promote skilled birth attendance regardless of gender.
Introduction: Identification of factors predicting prolonged hospitalization of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guides the planning, care and flow of patients in the COVID-19 Treatment Units (CTUs). We determined the length of hospital stay and factors associated with prolonged hospitalization among patients with COVID-19 at six CTUs in Uganda.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients admitted with COVID-19 between January and December 2021 in six CTUs in Uganda.
Background: Assessing factors associated with mortality among COVID-19 patients could guide in developing context relevant interventions to mitigate the risk. The study aimed to describe mortality and associated factors among COVID-19 patients admitted at six health facilities in Uganda.
Methods: We reviewed medical records of patients admitted with COVID-19 between January 1st 2021 and December 31st 2021 in six hospitals in Uganda.
An estimated 80% of the population in developing countries is dependent on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy despite limited knowledge of potential side effects including teratogenicity. Controlling use of traditional medicines during pregnancy requires understanding the driving factors. This study aimed at determining the health system factors that influence traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy in a Ugandan setting.
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