User profiles for J. Kabakyenga

Jerome Kabakyenga

Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Verified email at must.ac.ug
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[HTML][HTML] Predictors of mortality in neonates and infants hospitalized with sepsis or serious infections in developing countries: a systematic review

…, N Kissoon, JM Ansermino, J Kabakyenga… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Paediatric postdischarge mortality in developing countries: a systematic review

…, JM Ansermino, PP Moschovis, J Kabakyenga… - BMJ open, 2018 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To update the current evidence base on paediatric postdischarge mortality (PDM)
in developing countries. Secondary objectives included an evaluation of risk factors, timing …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda

JK Kabakyenga, PO Östergren, E Turyakira… - Reproductive health, 2011 - Springer
… with experience in survey data collection were trained for one week, participated in the
pretesting and thereafter conducted the interviews under the supervision of Jerome Kabakyenga (…

[HTML][HTML] Influence of birth preparedness, decision-making on location of birth and assistance by skilled birth attendants among women in south-western Uganda

JK Kabakyenga, PO Östergren, E Turyakira… - PloS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
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, …

[HTML][HTML] 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
… Conceived and designed the experiments: JB J. … All authors reviewed drafts and
provided input/edits: JB J. Kabakyenga NS DM J. Kayizzi FB EM MN NG CP KW JG AN TK. …

[HTML][HTML] Predictors and outcome of surgical repair of obstetric fistula at a regional referral hospital, Mbarara, western Uganda

…, S Wasswa, J Kabakyenga, N Mukiibi, J Senkungu… - 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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Uterine rupture in a teaching hospital in Mbarara, western Uganda, unmatched case-control study

PK Mukasa, J Kabakyenga, JK Senkungu, J Ngonzi… - Reproductive health, 2013 - Springer
Background Uterine rupture is one of the most devastating complications of labour that
exposes the mother and foetus to grave danger hence contributing to the high maternal and …