Health Seeking Practices of First-Time Mothers in Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Atuyambe Lynn, Mirembe Florence, Tumwesigye Nazarius M, Annika Johansson, Kirumira Edward K, Faxelid Elisabeth
Primary Institution: Makerere University School of Public Health
Hypothesis
Adolescent mothers have different health-seeking practices compared to adult mothers during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Conclusion
Adolescent mothers showed poorer health care seeking behavior and faced more challenges compared to adult mothers.
Supporting Evidence
- Adolescent mothers were more likely to drop out of school due to pregnancy.
- Adolescent mothers attended antenatal care visits less than adult mothers.
- Adolescent mothers faced more violence and stigmatization from the community.
Takeaway
Young moms in Uganda have a harder time getting the health care they need for themselves and their babies than older moms.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study with structured questionnaires conducted between May and August 2007.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and social desirability.
Limitations
The study did not include mothers who lost their babies in infancy, which may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
442 adolescent mothers aged 13-19 and 320 adult mothers aged 20-29.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: various
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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