Othman Kakaire
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View article: Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda
Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda Open
Background Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs, are not well documente…
View article: Facility readiness and knowledge of health care workers to manage postpartum hemorrhage in public health facilities within Kampala metropolitan areas, Uganda
Facility readiness and knowledge of health care workers to manage postpartum hemorrhage in public health facilities within Kampala metropolitan areas, Uganda Open
Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for about one-third of all institutional maternal deaths in Uganda. Evidence has shown improved maternal outcomes with better readiness and preparedness for PPH management. We determined the …
View article: What drives inequality in modern family planning use among urban women residents? A cross-sectional analysis using the inequality of opportunity framework in Uganda’s secondary cities
What drives inequality in modern family planning use among urban women residents? A cross-sectional analysis using the inequality of opportunity framework in Uganda’s secondary cities Open
Introduction Modern family planning (mFP) use is vital for improving women’s health and rights. Yet, within urban areas, growing inequalities in service access remain poorly understood. This study applies the inequality of opportunity fram…
View article: Perceptions of women and their partners on postabortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda
Perceptions of women and their partners on postabortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda Open
Background The uptake of intrauterine devices (IUDs) has stalled below two percent among married Ugandan women. We explored the perceptions of women and their partners on the utilization of postabortion IUDs after medical management of inc…
View article: Cost-effectiveness results comparing heat-stable carbetocin & other uterotonics in postpartum heamorrhage prevention in Uganda
Cost-effectiveness results comparing heat-stable carbetocin & other uterotonics in postpartum heamorrhage prevention in Uganda Open
In Uganda, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for 34% of all institutional maternal deaths. Injectable oxytocin is the preferred uterotonic for prevention of PPH. However, in resource-limited settings, the effectiveness of oxytoci…
View article: Effectiveness of Early Versus Standard Intrauterine Contraception Following Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortions: A Non-Inferiority Open-Label Randomized Control Trial in Central Uganda
Effectiveness of Early Versus Standard Intrauterine Contraception Following Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortions: A Non-Inferiority Open-Label Randomized Control Trial in Central Uganda Open
View article: Healthcare providers’ perceptions on post abortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda
Healthcare providers’ perceptions on post abortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda Open
Background Despite access to post abortion intrauterine contraception, the uptake of Intrauterine devices (IUDs) in Uganda remains low. Whether the perceptions of healthcare providers towards IUDs have a role in the provision of post abort…
View article: Uptake of Intrauterine Contraception after Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortion: A Cross-sectional study in central Uganda
Uptake of Intrauterine Contraception after Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortion: A Cross-sectional study in central Uganda Open
Background Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs are not well documented…
View article: Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa – a point of (no) return
Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa – a point of (no) return Open
As the world is facing challenges such as pandemics, climate change, conflicts, and changing political landscapes, the need to secure access to safe and high-quality abortion care is more urgent than ever. On 27th of June 2023, the Swedish…
View article: Increasing coverage and uptake of voluntary family planning in Uganda’s emerging municipalities and secondary cities: An implementation research study protocol
Increasing coverage and uptake of voluntary family planning in Uganda’s emerging municipalities and secondary cities: An implementation research study protocol Open
Introduction While urban areas are often perceived to have better access to healthcare services, including modern family planning (FP) services, urban dwellers including those with better socioeconomic status are faced with multidimensiona…
View article: (174) Sexual Dysfunction and Coping Mechanisms among Women Using Hormonal Contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital - A Cross-Sectional Study
(174) Sexual Dysfunction and Coping Mechanisms among Women Using Hormonal Contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital - A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction Sexual dysfunction is a significant problem among women, and it is associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms that can further worsen the situation. In African regions, the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is h…
View article: (089) Psychological Distress and Coping Mechanisms among Women with Sexual Dysfunction Using Hormonal Contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital - A Cross-sectional Study
(089) Psychological Distress and Coping Mechanisms among Women with Sexual Dysfunction Using Hormonal Contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital - A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction Sexual dysfunction is very distressing to women of reproductive age. Hormonal contraceptives (HC) are often reported to be highly associated with sexual dysfunction. The occurrence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) varies acr…
View article: Using digital platforms to promote a healthcare provider community of practice for abortion care in Uganda
Using digital platforms to promote a healthcare provider community of practice for abortion care in Uganda Open
Background A community of practice (CoP) is defined as a group of people who share a concern, set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis. The paper presents …
View article: Correction: Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study
Correction: Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study Open
View article: How a co-design process led to more contextually relevant family planning interventions in emerging urban settings in Eastern Uganda
How a co-design process led to more contextually relevant family planning interventions in emerging urban settings in Eastern Uganda Open
Voluntary, rights-based family planning upholds women’s right to determine freely the number and spacing of their children. However, low-resource settings like Uganda still face a high unmet need for family planning. And, while urban areas…
View article: Contraceptive preferences and adoption following female genital fistula surgery in Uganda: a mixed-methods study
Contraceptive preferences and adoption following female genital fistula surgery in Uganda: a mixed-methods study Open
Background Female genital fistula, largely caused by prolonged obstructed labour, is treated by surgical repair. Preventing pregnancy for a minimum period post-repair is recommended to ensure adequate healing and optimize post-repair outco…
View article: Intra-urban inequalities in modern family planning use in Uganda’s urban settings: the role of place of residence, socio-economic, family, and individual factors
Intra-urban inequalities in modern family planning use in Uganda’s urban settings: the role of place of residence, socio-economic, family, and individual factors Open
Evidence of how intra-urban inequalities could steer the use of modern family planning (mFP) services remains elusive. In this study, we examined the role of residence, socio-economic, family, and individual factors in shaping access to mF…
View article: Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study
Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Characteristics and outcomes of patients with pelvic organ prolapse: an analysis of data from Mulago National Referral Hospital from 2007–2016
Characteristics and outcomes of patients with pelvic organ prolapse: an analysis of data from Mulago National Referral Hospital from 2007–2016 Open
Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is associated with negative physical, social, psychological, and sexual experiences. There is paucity of data in low and middle income countries like Uganda. The purpose of this study was to descri…
View article: Increasing coverage and uptake of voluntary family planning in urban areas of central-eastern Uganda: an implementation research study protocol
Increasing coverage and uptake of voluntary family planning in urban areas of central-eastern Uganda: an implementation research study protocol Open
Introduction While urban areas are often perceived and reported as better off due to the wide availability of and apparent proximity to services, family planning (FP) access among the marginalized communities such as slums might be worse. …
View article: Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of treatment of incomplete second trimester abortion with misoprostol provided by midwives and physicians: a randomised, controlled, equivalence trial in Uganda
Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of treatment of incomplete second trimester abortion with misoprostol provided by midwives and physicians: a randomised, controlled, equivalence trial in Uganda Open
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Uptake of the Second Dose of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine Among Adolescent Girls in Kawempe Division, Kampala
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Uptake of the Second Dose of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine Among Adolescent Girls in Kawempe Division, Kampala Open
Introduction: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem and a leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in Uganda. Cervical cancer is caused by human papilloma virus. The ministry of health introduced HPV vaccine in the nat…
View article: Removal of a well-palpable one-rod subdermal contraceptive implant using a dedicated hand-held device or standard technique: a randomized, open-label, non-inferiority trial
Removal of a well-palpable one-rod subdermal contraceptive implant using a dedicated hand-held device or standard technique: a randomized, open-label, non-inferiority trial Open
STUDY QUESTION Is a mechanical hand-held device for removing a single-rod subdermal contraceptive implant safe for implant users? SUMMARY ANSWER In terms of safety, the device is non-inferior to the standard technique for implant removal. …
View article: Contraceptive uptake and associated factors among women in the immediate postpartum period at Kawempe Hospital
Contraceptive uptake and associated factors among women in the immediate postpartum period at Kawempe Hospital Open
View article: Contraceptive Preferences and Adoption Following Female Genital Fistula Surgery in Uganda: A Mixed- Methods Study
Contraceptive Preferences and Adoption Following Female Genital Fistula Surgery in Uganda: A Mixed- Methods Study Open
Background: Female genital fistula, largely caused by prolonged obstructed labour, is treated by surgical repair. Avoiding pregnancy for a minimum period post-repair is generally recommended to ensure adequate healing, so contraceptive pre…
View article: Understanding the association between informed choice and long-term reversible contraception among women aged 15-49 in Uganda: findings from the 2016 Demographic Health Survey
Understanding the association between informed choice and long-term reversible contraception among women aged 15-49 in Uganda: findings from the 2016 Demographic Health Survey Open
IntroductionLong-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are superior to other modern birth control methods in preventing pregnancy as they are highly effective and have a low failure rate. The Ugandan Ministry of Health has priorit…
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among Women With Abortion at Mulago Hospital, Kampala City, Uganda
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among Women With Abortion at Mulago Hospital, Kampala City, Uganda Open
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem causing ill health among women especially of reproductive age. Its global prevalence is estimated to be 30-71%. The prevalence is higher among African and Asian populat…
View article: Feasibility and acceptability of mobile phone data collection for longitudinal follow-up among patients treated for obstetric fistula in Uganda
Feasibility and acceptability of mobile phone data collection for longitudinal follow-up among patients treated for obstetric fistula in Uganda Open
Rapid dissemination of mobile technology provides substantial opportunity for overcoming challenges reaching rural and marginalized populations. We assessed feasibility and acceptability of longitudinal mobile data capture among women unde…
View article: Perceived Causes of Obstetric Fistula and Predictors of Treatment Seeking among Ugandan Women: Insights from Qualitative Research.
Perceived Causes of Obstetric Fistula and Predictors of Treatment Seeking among Ugandan Women: Insights from Qualitative Research. Open
Many obstetric fistula patients remain untreated or present late to treatment despite increasing surgical availability in Uga nda. We explored women's perceptions of the cause of their obstetric fistula and their treatment seeking behaviou…
View article: Determinants of modern contraceptive use among married Somali women living in Kampala; a cross sectional survey
Determinants of modern contraceptive use among married Somali women living in Kampala; a cross sectional survey Open
Background Low contraceptive uptake exposes women to unintended pregnancies and often the resultant obstetric complications. The immigrant communities especially from countries with low contraceptive use present a unique challenge. The mai…