User profiles for Jerome Kabakyenga
Jerome KabakyengaMbarara University of Science and Technology Verified email at must.ac.ug Cited by 3738 |
Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda
… Jerome Kabakyenga (JK) and Eleanor Turyakira (ET). Data collection was accomplished in
two phases: for Kashari county (September - December 2010) and Rwampara county (April -…
two phases: for Kashari county (September - December 2010) and Rwampara county (April -…
Influence of birth preparedness, decision-making on location of birth and assistance by skilled birth attendants among women in south-western Uganda
Introduction Assistance by skilled birth attendants (SBAs) during childbirth is one of the
strategies aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries. However, …
strategies aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries. However, …
Individual and health facility factors and the risk for obstructed labour and its adverse outcomes in south-western Uganda
Background Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and
of adverse outcome for newborns in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to …
of adverse outcome for newborns in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to …
Predictors and outcome of surgical repair of obstetric fistula at a regional referral hospital, Mbarara, western Uganda
M Kayondo, S Wasswa, J Kabakyenga, N Mukiibi… - BMC urology, 2011 - Springer
Background Obstetric fistula although virtually eliminated in high income countries, still remains
a prevalent and debilitating condition in many parts of the developing world. It occurs in …
a prevalent and debilitating condition in many parts of the developing world. It occurs in …
Puerperal sepsis, the leading cause of maternal deaths at a Tertiary University Teaching Hospital in Uganda
…, PK Mukasa, W Salongo, J Kabakyenga… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2016 - Springer
Background Maternal mortality is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, the WHO- MDG
5 (aimed at reducing maternal mortality by 75 % between 1990 and 2015) has not been …
5 (aimed at reducing maternal mortality by 75 % between 1990 and 2015) has not been …
Can volunteer community health workers decrease child morbidity and mortality in southwestern Uganda? An impact evaluation
JL Brenner, J Kabakyenga, T Kyomuhangi, KA Wotton… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Background The potential for community health workers to improve child health in sub-Saharan
Africa is not well understood. Healthy Child Uganda implemented a volunteer …
Africa is not well understood. Healthy Child Uganda implemented a volunteer …
Inadequate knowledge of neonatal danger signs among recently delivered women in southwestern rural Uganda: a community survey
…, K Odberg Pettersson, G Asp, J Kabakyenga… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Early detection of neonatal illness is an important step towards improving newborn
survival. Every year an estimated 3.07 million children die during their first month of life …
survival. Every year an estimated 3.07 million children die during their first month of life …
Associations between mass media exposure and birth preparedness among women in southwestern Uganda: a community-based survey
…, KO Pettersson, J Sandberg, J Kabakyenga… - Global health …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Background Exposure to mass media provides increased awareness and knowledge, as well
as changes in attitudes, social norms and behaviors that may lead to positive public health …
as changes in attitudes, social norms and behaviors that may lead to positive public health …
Paediatric postdischarge mortality in developing countries: a systematic review
Objectives To update the current evidence base on paediatric postdischarge mortality (PDM)
in developing countries. Secondary objectives included an evaluation of risk factors, timing …
in developing countries. Secondary objectives included an evaluation of risk factors, timing …
Predictors of mortality in neonates and infants hospitalized with sepsis or serious infections in developing countries: a systematic review
Background: Neonates and infants comprise the majority of the 6 million annual deaths
under 5 years of age around the world. Most of these deaths occur in low/middle income …
under 5 years of age around the world. Most of these deaths occur in low/middle income …