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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Assefa Tola Gemeda, Hannah Blencowe, Nega Assefa, Lars Åke Persson, Anna C. Seale   +5 more
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Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) provides a framework to assess the capacity of health systems and mitigate maternal mortality. Given the high unmet need for contraception, integrating contraception provision and EmONC services could improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Mikaela R. Koch, Asha Kasliwal, Nasser Elkholy, Kidist Gizachew, Azra Ashan, Anita Makins, Helena Kallner, Sian Mosedale, Aparna Sridhar   +8 more
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Sociodemographic distribution of non-communicable disease risk factors in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2016
G.A. Murphy
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Mental health measures among adolescents in 12 low‐ and middle‐income countries: Measurement invariance and cross‐sectional analyses of Disrupting Harm survey data

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nationally representative mental health data in adolescents from low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) are scarce. This study aimed to examine mental health and wellbeing indicators amongst adolescents in 12 LMICs across Eastern and Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of data involving 12,
Ariadna Albajara Sáenz, Sebastian Kurten, Jennifer Saxton, Daniel Kardefelt‐Winther, Tamsin Ford, Amy Orben, Simon R. White   +6 more
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A Robust Multi-Dimensional Poverty Profile for Uganda [PDF]

In this paper we compute a multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) for Uganda following the approach proposed by Alkire and Forster (2007). Using household survey data we show how the incidence of multi-dimensional poverty has fallen in recent years and we
James Muwonge, Sebastian Levine, Yele Maweki Batana   +2 more
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ABO and Rh Antigen Distribution Among Pregnant Women in South Western Uganda

, 2022
Yona Mbalibulha, Bernard Natukunda, Okwi Andrew Livex, Sam Ononge, Joan N. Kalyango, Kajja Isaac   +5 more
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The Art of Reception: Field Visits as Microcosms for Development Interventions of Non‐Governmental Organisations in Uganda

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
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Livestock development planning in Uganda [PDF]

Livestock are an important element of the livelihoods of many Ugandan households, and considerable efforts at economic development by the government of Uganda have focused on the livestock sector. However, these development efforts have suffered due to a
Benson, Todd, Mugarura, Samuel
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Delayed access to essential surgical care in Uganda: A tertiary multi-center study

, 2023
Adupa Emmanuel, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Joshua Mwebembezi, Daniel Safari Nteranya, Mercy Ndibalema, Dissan Matovu, Victor Niwenyesiga, Smarco Arinda, Kenneth Agaba   +8 more
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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