Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Department of Community Engagement and Service Learning, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda

Publications

• Research Article   
  Using Low-Dose Aspirin in the Prevention of Pre-eclampsia and Screening for High-risk: An Assessment of Health Workers' Knowledge and Practices in South-western Uganda
  Author(s): Prisca Asiimwe*, Laura Brennaman, Diana Mbatudde and Justus Asasira
  
  Background: Pre-eclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide particularly in low-income countries like Uganda. The World Health Organization recommends screening and initiating all pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia on low-dose Aspirin. However, it is not known whether health workers in Uganda are aware of its application and whether they use the drug use in preventing pre-eclampsia. Aim of the study: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and self-reported practices of health workers on the use of low-dose aspirin in preventing pre-eclampsia among high-risk pregnant women in two districts in Western Uganda. Additionally, the study aimed to establish alternative approaches health workers use to prevent preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women. Meth.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-7214.23.S18.001

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